Ford

biographical name

Synonyms of Fordnext
Gerald R(udolph) 1913–2006 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1973–74); 38th president of the U.S. (1974–77)

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“Ford.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ford. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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ford

1 of 2 noun
ˈfō(ə)rd How to pronounce ford (audio)
ˈfȯ(ə)rd
: a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading

ford

2 of 2 verb
: to cross (a body of water) by wading
fordable adjective
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