fold — to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part
Pronunciation (IPA): /foʊld/
Example Sentences
- My mom can fold a fitted sheet perfectly, but I just crumple it into a ball.
- The poker player decided to fold when he saw his opponent's confident smile.
- She tried to fold the map back to its original shape for 20 minutes.
fold
VERB[/foʊld/]
to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part
to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'fold' derives from Old English 'fealdan', which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. The original meaning was 'to wrap' or 'to embrace', referring to the physical action of bending or enclosing something.
Breakdown
Old English 'fealdan' evolved into modern English 'fold' through regular sound changes. The root carries the Proto-Germanic sense of bending or clasping, which developed into the modern meanings of creasing, doubling over, or enclosing.
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📝Examples
“My mom can fold a fitted sheet perfectly, but I just crumple it into a ball.”
“The poker player decided to fold when he saw his opponent's confident smile.”
“She tried to fold the map back to its original shape for 20 minutes.”
“The small bookstore had to fold due to online competition.”
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