Synonyms of fork

fork 1 of 3

verb (1)

as in to separate

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• join
• meet
• converge
• gather
• assemble

fork

2 of 3

noun

as in knife

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

fork (over, out, or up)

3 of 3

verb (2)

as in to pay

to hand over or use up in payment

I hated to have to fork over that kind of money for a new set of tires

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• spend
• lay out
• give
• shell out
• disburse
• expend
• outlay
• drop
• run through
• lavish
• throw away
• rain
• waste
• fritter (away)
• dissipate
• blow
• squander

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• save
• lay up
• realize
• make
• win
• cache
• secure
• acquire
• hoard
• earn
• procure
• gain
• garner

Phrases Containing fork

• fork (over, out, or up)