Synonyms for

Fork

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

Definition

A utensil with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.

Synonyms & similar words

forking ramify separate furcate branch crotch pitchfork ramification branching utensil cutlery silverware flatware tableware prong pitchfork

Synonyms by register

Formal

branch divergence division

Informal

split junction crossroads

Literary

bifurcation parting

Antonyms

unite join combine merge connect integrate

Common collocations

  • fork in the road
  • fork out money
  • fork over cash
  • forklift truck
  • forklift operator
  • forklift safety
  • forklift rental

Word family

noun fork
verb fork

Usage note

The noun 'fork' can refer to a utensil, a road division, or a point of divergence. The verb 'fork' can mean to divide or to hand over money, often informally.

Example sentences

  1. I used a fork to eat my salad.
  2. The fork has four prongs.
  3. Can you pass me the fork, please?
  4. I need a fork to eat my cake.
  5. The fork is made of stainless steel.

Quotes

  • I believe in using a simple fork, spoon, and knife when eating. - Rachel Zoe
  • A spoon does not know the taste of soup, nor a learned fool the taste of wisdom. - Welsh Proverb
  • I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown

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