Basic Details
Word: Fold
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To bend something over on itself so that one part covers another part.
Synonyms: Bend, crease, tuck
Antonyms: Unfold, spread, straighten
Idioms and Phrases
- Fold like a house of cards: To easily collapse or fail. Example: "The team's plans for the project folded like a house of cards when they lost their main sponsor."
- Fold your cards: To give up or withdraw from a situation. Example: "After several failed attempts to solve the puzzle, he decided to fold his cards and take a break."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I need to fold my clothes neatly before putting them away in the drawers.
Example 2: She carefully fold the letter and placed it in an envelope.
Example 3: The origami expert showed us how to fold a paper crane in just a few simple steps.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the art of origami, which is the Japanese word for folding paper, dates back over a thousand years and was originally used for ceremonial purposes?
Famous Quote
"Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will." - Jawaharlal Nehru
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fold" mean?
a) To open something
b) To bend something over
c) To cut something
d) To throw something
Answer: b) To bend something over
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fold"?
a) Tuck
b) Walk
c) Jump
d) Run
Answer: a) Tuck
3. Which word is an antonym of "fold"?
a) Bend
b) Unfold
c) Crease
d) Tuck
Answer: b) Unfold
4. Which sentence uses "fold" correctly?
a) She decided to fold the paper before drawing on it.
b) He will fold to the top of the mountain.
c) The cat will fold the tree.
d) They folded happily at the beach.
Answer: a) She decided to fold the paper before drawing on it.
5. What does "fold like a house of cards" mean?
a) To have a strong structure
b) To easily fail or collapse
c) To build something big
d) To organise things neatly
Answer: b) To easily fail or collapse
