folder (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊldər/

Definition

A cover made of thin, stiff material for holding loose papers together.

Examples

• She put all her important documents in a red folder.

• Please place the finished work in the folder on my desk.

• The teacher handed out a new folder to each student.

How to Use folder

put in a folder (collocation)

To place items inside a folder. — "She put the letters in a folder to take home."

create a folder (collocation)

To make a new folder, especially on a computer. — "He needs to create a folder for his school projects."

Synonyms of folder

Words with a similar meaning to folder:

• binder
• file
• portfolio

Antonyms of folder

Words with the opposite meaning to folder:

• loose papers

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