Synonyms of fold

fold 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to double

to lay one part over or against another part of

fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• double
• overlap
• close
• shut
• overlay
• collapse
• overlie
• telescope
• pleat
• plait

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• spread
• extend
• unroll
• unfold

2

as in to flop

to be unsuccessful

the business folded after just two months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flop
• collapse
• fail
• struggle
• strike out
• miss
• tank
• bomb
• fall short
• lay an egg
• come up empty
• wash out
• fall flat
• flame out
• founder
• come to grief
• flunk
• die on the vine
• decline
• crater
• come a cropper
• slip
• fall on one's face
• crash
• flounder
• crumble
• slump
• skid
• sink
• wane
• go under
• miscarry
• implode
• misfire
• self-destruct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• go
• succeed
• deliver
• click
• work out
• go over
• come off
• cook
• flourish
• pan out
• thrive
• prosper
• win
• triumph
• prevail

fold

2 of 2

noun

as in pack

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially

ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the fold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pack
• circle
• bunch
• network
• crowd
• community
• clique
• clan
• gang
• body
• organization
• set
• ring
• coven
• club
• coterie
• lot
• tribe
• commune
• side
• guild
• league
• galère
• camp
• society
• klatch
• faction
• closed shop
• college
• fraternity
• squad
• elite
• charmed circle
• in-group
• sect
• mess
• coalition
• brotherhood
• union
• bloc
• sorority
• federation
• alliance
• order
• sisterhood
• fellowship
• confederation
• congress
• council
• sodality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualist
• loner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fold

Verb

As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

L’Oréal’s acquisition of Kering Beauté, which closed on March 31, folded the House of Creed, along with the 50-year licenses of Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga fragrance and beauty, into its luxe portfolio. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

Patagonia’s Black Hole Duffel easily converts into a backpack for convenient airport transport and folds into itself for effortless storage. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Then, others suggested the Sussexes wanted back into the royal fold. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2026