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folded

Pronunciation: [foʊldɪd]

Word

Context: “activity”

(verb) to bend something over onto itself, like paper or clothes. When you fold a piece of paper, you make a crease by pressing it down. This helps keep things neat and makes them easier to store.

Example

I folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

Example

I didn't fold my clothes after washing them, so they are all messy.

Example

Can you help me fold this large sheet of paper?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something, like fabric or a piece of paper, has been bent over in parts, creating a crease or shape. When you look at a folded shirt, you can see where the fabric has been bent.

Example

The folded napkins looked very nice on the dinner table.

Example

The unfolded clothes were lying all over the floor and looked cluttered.

Example

Have you ever seen a folded paper crane before?

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