“Foaled” or “Fold”—Which to use?

“Foaled” or “Fold”

Overview

foaled / fold are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

foaled: (verb) give birth to a foal.

fold: (noun) an angular or rounded shape made by folding. (noun) a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock. (noun) a folded part (as in skin or muscle). (noun) a pen for sheep. (noun) the act of folding. (verb) bend or lay so that one part covers the other. (verb) incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating. (verb) become folded or folded up.

Pronunciation

foaled: NA

fold: f·OW·l·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “foaled”

Foaled at Claiborne Farm in Paris,…
He was foaled on 1 March 2000.
Wildair (foaled 1917 in Kentucky) was an…
Foaled: 19 February 2004
Deceit Dancer (foaled 1982 in Ontario) is a…
General Quarters (foaled March 7, 2006 in Kentucky)…
Hawaiian Sound (foaled 7 April 1975) was an…
Wait A While (foaled March 4, 2003) is an…
Red Splash (foaled May 1919) was a British…
…and rival Round Table were foaled on the same night at…

Examples of “fold”

…a smaller one on the fold, below and a little beyond…
…a second seven-inch and a fold out poster, along with two…
…model: ab initio protein prediction, fold recognition, and threading.
Fold Prediction: In fold recognition strategies,…
…very pronounced, forming a safe fold structure.
…returned quickly to the Arab fold.
…of some military versions will fold atop hood.
She had to fold her bed to make room…
To fold, the spring strips are subjected…
…Vocational College, drawing to its fold a great number of young…

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