Folding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈfōl-diŋ/ fold·ing

Meaning & Definition of Folding

Folding (adjective)

  1. capable of being folded into a more compact shape

Folding (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in failing, collapsing

    similar: collapsing, failing, flopping, flunking, washing-out, futureless, hopeless, inauspicious, no-good, unpromising, declining, slipping, slumping, waning, failed, unsuccessful, bankrupt, kaput, kerflooey, destroyed, ruined, wrecked
    opposite: flourishing, going, palmy, prosperous, successful, thriving, triumphant, coming, promising, booming, growing, roaring, robust

Folding (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to lay one part over or against another part of

    "fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk"

    similar: doubling
    related: overlapping, overlaying, overlying, collapsing, telescoping, closing, shutting, plaiting, pleating
    opposite: extending, opening, spreading, unfolding, unrolling

  2. to be unsuccessful

    "the business folded after just two months"

    similar: bombing, collapsing, cratering, failing, flaming out, flopping, flunking, foundering, missing, striking out, tanking, washing out, coming a cropper, coming to grief, coming up empty, dying on the vine, falling flat, falling on one's face, falling short, laying an egg
    related: floundering, struggling, declining, sinking, skidding, slipping, slumping, waning, crashing, crumbling, miscarrying, misfiring, going under, imploding, self-destructing
    opposite: clicking, coming off, delivering, going, going over, panning out, succeeding, working out
    near: cooking, flourishing, prospering, thriving, prevailing, triumphing, winning

Related Entry: Fold (verb)

Fold is a different word from Folding. The synonyms below are for fold, not for folding.

  1. to lay one part over or against another part of

    "fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk"

    similar: double
    related: overlap, overlay, overlie, collapse, telescope, close, shut, plait, pleat
    opposite: extend, open, spread, unfold, unroll

  2. to be unsuccessful

    "the business folded after just two months"

    similar: bomb, collapse, crater, fail, flame out, flop, flunk, founder, miss, strike out, tank, wash out, come a cropper, come to grief, come up empty, die on the vine, fall flat, fall on one's face, fall short, lay an egg
    related: flounder, struggle, decline, sink, skid, slip, slump, wane, crash, crumble, miscarry, misfire, go under, implode, self-destruct
    opposite: click, come off, deliver, go, go over, pan out, succeed, work out
    near: cook, flourish, prosper, thrive, prevail, triumph, win

Related Entry: Folding money (noun)

Folding money is a different word from Folding. The synonyms below are for folding money, not for folding.

  1. as in paper money, dead presidents

    similar: dead presidents (slang), paper money, scrip, coinage, specie, banknote, cashier's check, check, draft, money order, note, promissory note, bread, bucks, cabbage (slang), cash, change, chips, coin, currency, dough, gold, green, jack (slang), kale (slang), legal tender, lolly (British), long green (slang), loot, lucre, money, moola (slang), needful, pelf, scratch (slang), shekels, tender, wampum, bill, dollar, greenback, bankroll, capital, finances, funds, roll (slang), wad, wallet, chump change, dibs (slang), dime, mite, peanuts, pittance, shoestring, big bucks, bomb (British), boodle, bundle, earth, fortune, king's ransom, megabucks, mint, packet (chiefly British), pile, pot, abundance, means, opulence, riches, treasure, wealth, resources, wherewithal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Folding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Folding:

collapsing, failing, flopping, flunking, washing-out, futureless, hopeless, inauspicious, no-good, unpromising, declining, slipping, slumping, waning, failed, unsuccessful, bankrupt, kaput, kerflooey, destroyed, ruined, wrecked, doubling, bombing, cratering, flaming out, foundering, missing, striking out, tanking, washing out, coming a cropper, coming to grief, coming up empty, dying on the vine, falling flat, falling on one's face, falling short, laying an egg

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Folding

Words with the opposite meaning of Folding:

flourishing, going, palmy, prosperous, successful, thriving, triumphant, coming, promising, booming, growing, roaring, robust, extending, opening, spreading, unfolding, unrolling, clicking, coming off, delivering, going over, panning out, succeeding, working out

Related Words for Folding

overlapping, overlaying, overlying, telescoping, closing, shutting, plaiting, pleating, floundering, struggling, sinking, skidding, crashing, crumbling, miscarrying, misfiring, going under, imploding, self-destructing

Near Antonyms of Folding

cooking, prospering, prevailing, triumphing, winning

Origin & Etymology of Folding

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Folding

Words & Phrases Containing Folding

folding money

Frequently Asked Questions about Folding

What does "Folding" mean?

"Folding" means capable of being folded into a more compact shape. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: capable of being folded into a more compact shape. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Folding"?

Other words for "Folding" include collapsing, failing, flopping, flunking, washing-out, futureless, hopeless and inauspicious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Folding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Folding"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Folding". Common alternatives include collapsing, failing, flopping, flunking, washing-out, futureless, hopeless, inauspicious, no-good and unpromising.

What is the opposite of "Folding"?

Antonyms of "Folding" include flourishing, going, palmy, prosperous, successful, thriving, triumphant and coming. Near antonyms include cooking, prospering, prevailing and triumphing.

How do you use "Folding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Folding" in a sentence: "fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk"; "the business folded after just two months".

Is "Folding" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Folding" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Folding" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Folding" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Folding"?

"Folding" is pronounced /ˈfōl-diŋ/ and divided into syllables as fold·ing.