Meaning & Definition of word "Forked"

Forked

/fɔːrkt/

verb:

  • 1. to use a fork to lift or serve food.
    • Example: She forked the pasta onto the plate with elegance.
  • 2. to divide into two or more branches or parts.
    • Example: The path forked at the riverbank, giving us the choice to go either left or right.

adjective:

  • 1. having two or more branches or prongs.
    • Example: The forked tongue of the snake is an adaptation for sensing the environment.
  • 2. divided into parts or branches.
    • Example: The forked lightning illuminated the sky during the storm.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'forca', meaning 'a tool with prongs'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forked tongue:

A deceptive or insincere way of speaking.

fork in the road:

A point where a decision must be made between two or more alternatives.

fork over:

To hand over or give up something, especially money.

Related Words

fork:

A tool used for eating, cooking, or gardening with prongs.

bifurcate:

To divide into two branches or parts.

Slang Meanings of forked

Meaning: To mess something up or cause trouble.

Example Sentence: He really forked things up at the meeting.

Meaning: To have multiple options or paths in a situation.

Example Sentence: After the project forked, we had to choose a direction.