Synonyms for

Forks

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

Definition

Forks are utensils used for eating, consisting of a handle with two or more prongs.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

branch divergence split

Informal

split divide choice

Literary

bifurcation parting

Antonyms

union confluence joining meeting agreement harmony

Common collocations

  • fork in the road
  • forklift truck
  • fork out money
  • fork over cash
  • forked tongue
  • fork and spoon
  • fork lift

Word family

noun fork
verb fork

Usage note

The word 'forks' can refer to the eating utensil or a point where something divides. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I grabbed a fork to eat my spaghetti.
  2. Can you pass me a fork please?
  3. I don't like using plastic forks.
  4. The fork has four prongs.
  5. I bought a new set of silver forks for the dinner party.

Quotes

  • "I'll never forget the night I broke the tine off my dinner fork. There was one tine left, but it was no good for anything. You couldn't eat with it. It wouldn't spear anything. And it wasn't sharp enough to be a useful weapon." - Haruki Murakami
  • "We're all just forks stuck in the garbage disposal of life." - John Green
  • "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf

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