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

In 2004, just months after Mark Zuckerberg created the social media platform, Thiel forked over $500,000 for a 10% stake in the budding company. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Parents fork over heavy fees to enroll their child in local clubs that charge for training, field rentals, coaching, and travel. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Noun

Mix with a fork, adding more buttermilk by the tablespoon if needed, just until a shaggy dough comes together; knead very lightly until no dry spots remain. — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Some kids may eat with a fork and spoon, and others through a feeding tube. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fork

• fork (over, out, or up)