fold

/ˈfəʊld/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

2

To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.

3

To draw or coil (one’s arms, a snake’s body, etc.) around something so as to enclose or embrace it.

4

To stir (semisolid ingredients) gently, with an action as if folding over a solid.

5

To become folded; to form folds.

6

To fall over; to collapse or give way; to be crushed.

7

To give way on a point or in an argument.

8

To withdraw from betting.

9

To withdraw or quit in general.

10

To fail, to collapse, to disband.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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