Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊldər/

Definitions of folder

noun A folded piece of paper or card that holds loose papers, typically with a tab for labeling.

Example Sentences

A1 I keep my important documents in a folder.

A2 She organized her school papers in a folder.

B1 Please save the file in the designated folder.

B2 The project files are all stored in a shared folder.

C1 The folder contains various subfolders for easy access to documents.

C2 He created a backup folder to store duplicate copies of important files.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 I folder my papers neatly in my backpack.

A2 She folders her documents in a file cabinet.

B1 The teacher asked the students to folder their assignments in the correct order.

B2 He carefully folders the important files on his computer desktop.

C1 The secretary folders the confidential documents in a secure location.

C2 The archivist meticulously folders the historical records in the archive.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 I need a folder to keep my papers organized.

A2 She stored the documents in a folder on her computer.

B1 The teacher asked the students to bring a folder for their worksheets.

B2 The project manager created a folder to store all the project files.

C1 The digital folder contained all the necessary information for the presentation.

C2 The encrypted folder was only accessible to authorized personnel.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 I put my homework in the folder.

A2 She organized her papers neatly in the folder.

B1 He quickly found the document he needed in the folder.

B2 The folder contained important information for the project.

C1 The digital folder on the computer was well-organized.

C2 The folder structure on the server was meticulously maintained.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a folder with all my important documents.

A2 She keeps her recipes in a folder on her computer.

B1 The teacher asked us to bring our folders to class for the project.

B2 I need to organize my digital folders to find files more easily.

C1 The company has a strict policy on organizing electronic folders for security reasons.

C2 The lawyer presented a folder of evidence to support her case in court.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 The papers are in the folder on the desk.

A2 She placed the letter in the folder marked 'Important'.

B1 Please organize the documents into the correct folders.

B2 He stored all the project files in a shared folder for easy access.

C1 The company has a strict policy on folder organization for security purposes.

C2 The IT department created a new folder structure to improve file management.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a folder for my school papers.

A2 She opened the folder to find her notes.

B1 Please organize your documents in this folder.

B2 The folder contained important information about the project.

C1 He used a folder to store all his research papers.

C2 The folder on her computer was filled with various files and documents.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Folder! Please pass me the folder with the documents.

A2 Folder! I can't find the folder with the project files.

B1 Folder! Could you organize the papers in the folder by date?

B2 Folder! Make sure to save the file in the correct folder.

C1 Folder! It's important to keep all the documents in the folder secure.

C2 Folder! I need to create a new folder to store all the images for the presentation.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I have a folder to keep all my important documents organized.

A2 She opened the folder and found a letter from her long-lost friend.

B1 The folder on his computer was filled with photos from his recent vacation.

B2 After organizing all the files into folders, she was able to easily find what she needed.

C1 The project manager created a shared folder for the team to collaborate on the presentation.

C2 The encrypted folder contained sensitive information that only a few people had access to.

Examples of folder in a Sentence

formal Please ensure all documents are organized in the correct folder before submitting them.

informal Hey, can you put that in the right folder for me?

slang I'll just stick it in the folder with the rest of the stuff.

figurative Her mind felt like a jumbled folder, with thoughts scattered everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of folder

past tense

folded

plural

folders

comparative

more folded

superlative

most folded

present tense

fold

future tense

will fold

perfect tense

have folded

continuous tense

is folding

singular

folder

positive degree

fold

infinitive

to fold

gerund

folding

participle

folded

Origin and Evolution of folder

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'folder' originated from Middle English 'foldere' which came from the Old English 'faldere' meaning one who folds.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'folder' expanded from a person who folds to a tool or object used for organizing and storing papers or documents.