Forked is an English word with synonyms like bifurcate or equivocal. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Forked meaning
- That splits into two or more directions, or parts.
- Having forks (parts into which anything is furcated or divided).
Synonyms of Forked
Using Forked
- The main meaning on this page is: That splits into two or more directions, or parts. | Having forks (parts into which anything is furcated or divided).
- Useful related words include: bifurcate, equivocal, double, divided.
- In the example corpus, forked often appears in combinations such as: forked out, forked over, the forked.
Context around Forked
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 11 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Forked
- In this selection, "forked" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, superfans, pair, hard, tongue, island and bristles stand out and add context to how "forked" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and then forked out another and be hard forked and users. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "forked" sits close to words such as accrington, airfoil and airstrip, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with forked
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He puts things out there, sort of with a forked tongue. (11 words)
First, the Ethereum blockchain should be hard forked, and users should modify the mining method. (15 words)
I forked out the £1.50 for it, and took it home for strenuous testing. (15 words)
But to set his mind at ease, he's forked out on a bodycam and took Memphis for a risk and behaviour assessment by a renowned canine trainer, which allows him to apply for an Interim Exemption Scheme (IES) certificate for banned breeds. (43 words)
Your Eyewitness is more disposed to calling them “forked tongue”, since while that also means saying one thing and meaning another, it evokes the “forked tongue” of snakes, which are known for their treachery — and eagerness to strike! (38 words)
Just a month after claiming his prize he purchased a $25.5million mansion in the Hills and then forked out another $4million for a Japanese-inspired property in his hometown of Altadena the same month. (35 words)
Your Eyewitness is more disposed to calling them “forked tongue”, since while that also means saying one thing and meaning another, it evokes the “forked tongue” of snakes, which are known for their treachery — and eagerness to strike! (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
Your Eyewitness is more disposed to calling them “forked tongue”, since while that also means saying one thing and meaning another, it evokes the “forked tongue” of snakes, which are known for their treachery — and eagerness to strike!
A group of Sam Smith superfans forked out a whopping £2,000 to see the singer only for them to leave the stage after just four songs.
Although the pair forked out £190 for five nights in the hostel, they found humour in the situation and posted about their blunder on TikTok.
First, the Ethereum blockchain should be hard forked, and users should modify the mining method.
He puts things out there, sort of with a forked tongue.
I forked out the £1.50 for it, and took it home for strenuous testing.
It emerged on Wednesday that the minister had forked out for his own legal team to defend himself against the allegations.
Just a month after claiming his prize he purchased a $25.5million mansion in the Hills and then forked out another $4million for a Japanese-inspired property in his hometown of Altadena the same month.
Speaking of bridge closures, there will be alternating lane closures happening on the Forked Island Bridge in Vermilion Parish on Wednesday, March 1st.
The accounts manager had forked out more than £1000 in short-term accommodation until her insurance company stepped in and offered to pay her expenses.
The mum hit back and explained she and her family only forked out an extra $300 for the additional bags.
The treasury has confirmed it forked a sizable £162m on the state funeral for back in September 2022.
To pay October and November rent with a credit card and earn points, I forked over an additional $108 in convenience fees.
A high-end home audio shop which forked out for its customers' parking is closing with today being the last day of trading.
But to set his mind at ease, he's forked out on a bodycam and took Memphis for a risk and behaviour assessment by a renowned canine trainer, which allows him to apply for an Interim Exemption Scheme (IES) certificate for banned breeds.
However, the front side lobes are separated by a deep but incomplete groove, and the middle parts of the body are rectangular with forked bristles, according to the study.
Kevin, from East London, who forked out £1,000 for two tickets, recalled being laughed at after confronting someone who had nicked his seat.
Lyle bought a Porsche Carrera, Rolex watches, and a New Jersey restaurant, while Erik forked over money for a tennis coach and a Jeep.
Motorists who flouted parking rules across forked out more than £2.5m in fines in the last year.
Scheduled from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 1 Humane Way, Forked River, the event invites participants to challenge their knowledge on a variety of animal-related topics.
Common combinations with forked
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: