fork Synonyms
Another word for fork
• noun (Context 1)
A small implement with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.
"She carefully balanced the peas on her cutlery before taking a bite."
• noun (Context 2)
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 3)
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 4)
To hand over or pay a sum of money, often reluctantly (typically followed by 'over', 'out', or 'up').
"I had to pay over a hundred dollars to fix the broken window."
• noun (Context 5)
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 6)
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
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fork varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: