Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Fold.
How to pronounce fold:
US
Fold - as a noun
An angular or rounded shape made by folding
Example: "A fold in the napkin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bend7crease8crimp11flexure17plication13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angular shapeangularity14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congregation16faithful17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A folded part (as in skin or muscle)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plica9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of folding
Example: "He gave the napkins a double fold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
folding12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of shapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fold - as a verb
Bend or lay so that one part covers the other
Example: "Fold up the newspaper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fold upturn upHypernyms (Closely Related)
change surfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
pleat7plicate11crease8furrow12
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wrinkle14crease8crinkle13crisp9ruckle12scrunch14scrunch upwrinkle14corrugate12pleat7ruffle12tuck10crimp11pinch12cross7collapse12
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unfold10Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
Example: "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
Cease to operate or cause to cease operating
Example: "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close7close downshut downHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She meticulously made a fold in the paper."
"The crisp fold on his shirt showed his attention to detail."
"I found a $20 bill hidden in the fold of my wallet."
"The origami artist created a beautiful swan with intricate folds."
"The mountain range was a stunning sight with its layered folds."
Word Game Points
Is FOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fold is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FOLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fold is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FOLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fold is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
