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

Although those proposals, in part, are meant to apply pressure on the state to fork over more money, the plans have troubled the Council, as well as credit rating agencies and budget watchdogs. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026

To catch all the action throughout the 2025 season, fans had to fork over at least $575, and some spent nearly $800. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026

Noun

There’s also plenty of more conventional hardware, like lights and front fork shocks. —ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026

There's a responsive closed-cartridge fork up front, and an RR-exclusive WP rear monoshock built for improved stability. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing fork

• fork (over, out, or up)