# forked

/ˈfɔɹkt/ (US) · /fˈɔːkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/forked
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to split into two or more parts. You use this when something like a road or a river divides into different directions.

For teachers: 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.

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