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The road forked near the river.
What does Forked mean?
Split into branches.
Dictionary definition
Divided into two or more branches, or picked up with a fork.
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A forked branch held the nest.
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Forked can describe paths, branches, lightning, tails, or food lifted with a fork.
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Which word is closest in meaning to forked?
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Partadjective, verb.
MeaningForked means Split into branches.
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Synonyms
Words like Forked
branchedDivided into separate parts.
forkRelated word that supports the meaning of forked.
Antonyms
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straightContinuing without branching.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forked, depending on context.
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Forked word family
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forked
verb
forking
Action form of forked.
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Hint for students
Forked means split into two or more branches or paths. It can also mean picked up food with a fork in another context.
Common mix-up
Forked is not always about an eating utensil. In a sentence about a road, river, or trail, it means split into branches.
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Write one sentence that shows forked without using the word forked. Example: The road split into a left path and a right path at the old sign. Clue words: road, split, left path, right path Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something dividing into branches or paths?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The trail forked into two paths near the river." Why does forked fit better than ended?
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