Definition of "fold"

Kid-friendly meaning of fold, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "fold" mean?

fold (verb) — to bend something so one part lies over another.

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Example sentences using "fold"

Grade K–2
Fold the towel.
Grade 3–5
I had to fold every shirt before putting it away in my dresser drawer.
Grade 6–8
Origami started as a way to fold paper into beautiful shapes, but the same mathematical ideas now help engineers design solar panels that fold tightly for space launches.

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