envelope vs envelop
Definitions
noun
- a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
- the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)
- a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves
- any wrapper or covering
- a natural covering (as by a fluid)
Examples
When Wilbraham was telling me this part of Ids story he seemed to be enveloped -- "enveloped" is the word that best conveys my own experience of him -- by some quite radiant happiness.
Does the name on the envelope correspond with the name on the letter inside?
It was a simple plain white envelope with Yoshiki written in gold on the front.
Definitions
verb
- enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Examples
When Wilbraham was telling me this part of Ids story he seemed to be enveloped -- "enveloped" is the word that best conveys my own experience of him -- by some quite radiant happiness.
Does the name on the envelope correspond with the name on the letter inside?
It was a simple plain white envelope with Yoshiki written in gold on the front.
