adj
forked
fawkt
Forked (adj) means Divided into two or more branches or points. Example: “The snake flicked its forked tongue.”
adj
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Divided into two or more branches or points.
"It's a forked road. Turn left at the fork."
"The snake flicked its forked tongue."
"Lightning cast a forked shape across the sky."
"A baidarka has a forked bow."
How to use forked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSplit into two or more parts, like a branch or a snake's tongue.
Common pairings
forked tongue
forked lightning
forked branch
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What does “forked” mean?
The word “forked” means divided into two or more branches or points. In plain terms, split into two or more parts, like a branch or a snake's tongue.
How do you pronounce “forked”?
“Forked” is pronounced fawkt (/fɔː(ɹ)kt/ in IPA).
How do you use “forked” in a sentence?
Here is “forked” used in a sentence: “The snake flicked its forked tongue.”
What is another word for “forked”?
Words with a similar meaning to “forked” include forken.
What part of speech is “forked”?
“Forked” is an adjective.
