1. thousand-fold
adverb. by three orders of magnitude.
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Words that Rhyme with Protective Fold
- uncontrolled
- decontrolled
- undersold
- controlled
- withhold
- patrolled
- oversold
- fourfold
- foretold
- extolled
- consoled
- uphold
- untold
- unsold
- unfold
- twofold
- strolled
- resold
- remold
- outsold
- machold
- enrolled
- enfold
- cajoled
- behold
- scold
- paroled
- ahold
- wold
- vold
2. protective
adjective. ['prəˈtɛktɪv'] intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind.
Synonyms
- contraceptive
- cautionary
- tutelary
- evasive
- preventative
- tutelar
- safety-related
- preservative
- defensive
- preventive
- prophylactic
- overprotective
- protecting
- restrictive
- antifertility
Antonyms
- unprotective
- offensive
- unequivocal
- unhealthful
3. protective
adjective. ['prəˈtɛktɪv'] showing care.
Antonyms
- unapologetic
4. protective
adjective. ['prəˈtɛktɪv'] (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful.
Antonyms
- persuasive
5. fold
verb. ['ˈfoʊld'] bend or lay so that one part covers the other.
Synonyms
- cross
- pleat
- plicate
- turn up
- collapse
- crimp
- scrunch
- tuck
- scrunch up
- change surface
- pinch
- ruckle
- fold up
- crisp
- crease
- furrow
- crinkle
- corrugate
- ruffle
Antonyms
- unfold
- increase
- demilitarize
- dehydrogenate
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] an angular or rounded shape made by folding.
Synonyms
- bend
- crimp
- angularity
- pleat
- flexure
- crease
- twist
- plait
- pucker
- ruck
- kink
- twirl
- angular shape
Antonyms
- unsnarl
- unweave
- untwist
- natural object
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church.
Synonyms
- congregation
- social group
- denomination
- flock
Antonyms
- ride
- arrange
- straighten
- unbend
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fold
verb. ['ˈfoʊld'] incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating.
Synonyms
- integrate
Antonyms
- deconcentrate
- destabilize
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] a group of sheep or goats.
Synonyms
- sheep
- animal group
Antonyms
- cool
- indistinct
- tough
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock.
Synonyms
- geologic process
- geological process
Antonyms
- stand still
- roundness
- extension
Etymology
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))