fork

²fork

verb

Definition of FORK

intransitive verb

1

: to divide into two or more branches <where the road forks>

2

a : to use or work with a fork b : to turn into a fork

transitive verb

1

: to give the form of a fork to <forking her fingers>

2

: to attack (two chessmen) simultaneously

3

: to raise, pitch, dig, or work with a fork <fork hay>

4

: pay, contribute —used with over, out, or up <had to fork over $5000>

— fork·er noun

Examples of FORK

1. The road forks to the north and south.
2. They forked the hay into the loft.

First Known Use of FORK

15th century

Related to FORK

Synonyms: branch (out), diverge, divide, separate, part, spread

Antonyms: converge, join

Related Words: bestrew, break up, broadcast, clear out, disband, dispel, disperse, dissipate, distribute, scatter, sow; distance, recede, retreat

Near Antonyms: assemble, gather, meet

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