Synonyms for

Folds

Verb / fəʊldz / Another word for folds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To bend something over on itself so that one part covers another.

Synonyms & similar words

closedown closeup open fold sheepcote plication penup shutdown crimp sheeppen flexure crease folding close foldup plica bend turnup sheepfold unfold flock faithful congregation crease bend tuck pleat wrinkle crimp overlap layer curl crumple pucker gather ruffle rumple corrugate knit crinkle scrunch

Synonyms by register

Formal

creases pleats plications

Informal

bends wrinkles creases

Literary

plications pleats creases

Antonyms

unfolds straightens smooths opens spreads unwrinkles

Common collocations

  • folds of paper
  • folds of fabric
  • folds of skin
  • folds over
  • folds back
  • folds down
  • folds in half
  • folds out

Word family

noun fold
verb fold
adjective foldable
adverb foldedly

Usage note

As a verb, 'fold' can mean to bend something over on itself. As a noun, it refers to a crease or pleat. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. She folds the paper airplane.
  2. He folds his hands in prayer.
  3. She folds the laundry before putting it away.
  4. He folds the map for easier reading.
  5. She folds the blanket before putting it in the closet.

Quotes

  • The future is like folding a sheet of paper. You never know exactly where the folds will take you. - Lisa Mangum
  • I am not a genius, I just work hard. I have a philosophy about life: if you just work hard, you can achieve something. I have folded shirts in a factory, I have sold shoes, I have worked as a laborer in a construction site. - Jho Low
  • I've never understood why people say 'I don't know how to fold a fitted sheet.' What's so hard? You fold it in half, tuck the corners into each other, fold it in half again, and you're done. - Ellen DeGeneres

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