fork Synonyms
Another word for fork
• noun (Context 1)
The point where something, such as a road, trail, or river, divides into two branches, or one of the resulting branches.
"We reached a branch in the trail and decided to take the left path toward the lake."
• verb (Context 2)
To divide into two or more branches or pathways.
"The river forks just past the old mill, creating a small island in the middle."
• verb (Context 3)
To hand over or pay a sum of money, often reluctantly (typically followed by 'over', 'out', or 'up').
"I had to cough up over a hundred dollars to fix the broken window."
• noun (Context 4)
An agricultural tool with a long handle and several heavy tines, used for lifting and pitching hay, leaves, or compost.
"The farmer used a sturdy pitchfork to move the fresh hay into the barn."
• verb (Context 5)
To lift, turn, or pitch something using a pronged tool.
"He spent the entire morning forking fresh compost into the vegetable garden beds."
Opposites of fork
The opposite of fork shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: