Synonyms for

Ford

Verb / fɔ:rd / Another word for ford — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

crossing passage wading point

Informal

shallow crossing place

Literary

fordable stream crossing

Antonyms

block obstruct divert dam impede halt

Common collocations

  • ford a river
  • ford a stream
  • ford a car
  • ford a vehicle
  • ford the road
  • ford the water
  • ford the creek

Word family

noun ford
verb ford

Usage note

As a verb, 'ford' specifically refers to crossing a body of water at a shallow point. It is less commonly used for crossing roads or other obstacles.

Example sentences

  1. The car got stuck in the ford.
  2. We found a good ford to cross the river.
  3. The hiker crossed the ford on foot.
  4. The ford was too deep for the horse to cross.
  5. I usually cross the ford on my way to work.

Quotes

  • I have crossed the ford, and proved the fordable. - Robert Frost
  • The ford is deep but the water is shallow. - Finnish proverb
  • Life is like a river, you have to ford it. - Spanish proverb

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