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

Given that characterization, Giacometti-heads will likely fork over serious dough for this work, especially given its provenance. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Users in countries like South Korea, India and Vietnam will need to fork out for a Google Ultra subscription to use the tool. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

Though Sex and the City ended two entire decades ago, many of her most valuable life lessons—usually delivered via purring, zingy one-liners, either with a dirty martini in one hand or while waving a fork over brunch—feel just as relevant today. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

Insert a digging fork in the soil, staying a safe distance away from the crown, and gently ease the rootball out of the ground. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fork

• fork (over, out, or up)