What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fold
Example
Please fold the laundry and put it away. [fold: verb]
Example
She folded the letter and put it in the envelope. [folded: past tense]
bend
Example
He bent the metal bar with his bare hands. [bent: past tense]
Example
The tree branches were bending in the wind. [bending: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fold is more commonly used than bend in everyday language, especially when referring to paper or fabric. Bend is more commonly used in technical or mechanical contexts, such as bending metal or wires.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fold and bend?
Both fold and bend can be used in formal and informal contexts, but fold is often associated with a more precise and organized tone, while bend can be associated with strength or flexibility.
