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ford Synonyms

Another word for ford

Choosing another word for ford depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A shallow area in a river or stream that can be crossed by wading, riding, or driving a vehicle.

Usage Example

"The wagon train traveled several miles downstream to find a safe crossing before attempting to cross the river."

Strongest
crossing
Strong
shallows
shoal
passage

• verb (Context 2)

To cross a body of water by wading or driving through a shallow part.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully forded the icy stream to avoid getting their heavy gear completely soaked."

Strongest
cross
wade
Strong
traverse

• Nearby Words

forceps
forcible
forcibly
ford
fore
forearm
forebear

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ford. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ford
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