Synonyms of fork

fork 1 of 2

verb

as in to part

to go or move in different directions from a central point

the road forks up ahead and you'll want to take the right fork

Synonyms & Similar Words

• part
• separate
• diverge
• divide
• spread
• branch (out)
• retreat
• scatter
• distribute
• sow
• disperse
• disband
• clear out
• broadcast
• dissipate
• dispel
• distance
• break up
• bestrew
• recede

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• join
• meet
• converge
• gather
• assemble

fork

2 of 2

noun

as in knife

Related Words

• knife
• spoon
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• cutlery
• chopstick
• silver plate
• silver
• setting
• setup
• silverware
• place setting
• flatware
• tableware

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fork

Verb

Under the new rules, those looking to settle permanently in Japan will have to fork out 20 times more — 200,000 yen ($1,257) — to become a permanent resident. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

The creditor will still have to fork over hard cash to pay for the costs of the auction (which is usually nominal) as well as to compensate the debtor for any exemption value of that asset. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

The bike’s gold KYB fork and chain may have been left untouched, but Gear Patrol notes that nearly everything else, from the switchgear to the swingarm, has been anodized, powder-coated, and dipped in black. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Use your fingers or a fork to gently remove the seeds from the strings. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing fork

• fork (over, out, or up)