Folded

Pronunciation: /foʊldɪd/

Definitions of folded

verb to bend or crease something, usually a piece of paper or fabric, in order to make it smaller or neater

Example Sentences

A1 She folded the paper in half.

A2 He folded his clothes neatly before putting them away.

B1 The chef folded the ingredients together to create a delicious souffle.

B2 After reading the letter, she carefully folded it and placed it in her drawer.

C1 The artist folded the canvas to fit it into the frame for display.

C2 The origami master skillfully folded the paper into intricate designs.

Examples of folded in a Sentence

formal She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope.

informal I folded the laundry and put it away.

slang He quickly folded his cards in the poker game.

figurative Under pressure, she folded and agreed to the terms of the contract.

Grammatical Forms of folded

• past tense: folded
• plural: folds
• comparative: more folded
• superlative: most folded
• present tense: fold
• future tense: will fold
• perfect tense: have folded
• continuous tense: is folding
• singular: fold
• positive degree: fold
• infinitive: to fold
• gerund: folding
• participle: folded

Origin and Evolution of folded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'folded' originated from the Old English word 'fealdan' which means to bend or crease.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'folded' has expanded to not only refer to bending or creasing, but also to the act of bringing one part of something over another part, typically creating a neat and compact shape.