Word
forked
US/ˈfɔɹkt/
UK/fˈɔːkt/
Definition
v. to split into two or more parts. You use this when something like a road or a river divides into different directions.
v. to divide or branch into two or more separate parts. Often describes the physical splitting of a path, river, or biological structure.
Examples
“The road forked at the old stone bridge.”
“The river forked just before it reached the sea, creating two separate estuaries.”
“As the expedition continued deeper into the forest, the trail forked into several narrow paths, each leading toward a different ridge.”
Examples
simple
“The road forked at the old stone bridge.”
contextual
“The river forked just before it reached the sea, creating two separate estuaries.”
complex
“As the expedition continued deeper into the forest, the trail forked into several narrow paths, each leading toward a different ridge.”
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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