envelop

Meanings

• noun

  A flat packet or pouch, typically of paper or thin plastic, used to enclose or protect something.

  - "He put the letter in an envelope before mailing it."
  - "The package arrived in a damaged envelope."

• verb

  To cover or surround completely.

  - "The fog enveloped the town."
  - "The tree was enveloped in ivy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛnˈvɛləp/
   
   
   
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2. /ɛnˈvɛləp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with envelop
envelope , relieve , conceal , receive , perceive

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Variants

List of all variants of envelop that leads to same result
envelop , enveloped , envelopes , enveloping , envelopment , envelopments , envelops

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Etymology

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From Old French envelopper, from en- 'in' + volver 'to roll'.

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Trivia

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1. An average envelope can hold about one ounce of material.

2. The world record for the largest envelope was recorded in 2005, measuring 28.5 feet long, 21.6 feet wide, and 12.6 feet high.

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Related Concepts

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1. letter: An envelope is often used to contain a letter.

2. mail: Envelopes are used in the mailing process to protect and deliver letters and other documents.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'envelope' is often used as a metaphor for secrecy or concealment. In art, envelopes have been used as a canvas for various forms of artistic expression.

How to Memorize "envelop"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an envelope as a flat packet or pouch. Imagine putting something inside it and sealing it shut.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'envelope' with the idea of protection or concealment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'envelope' as 'en' for 'in' and 'volver' for 'roll', which describes the action of covering or surrounding something.

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