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The trail was forking ahead.
What does Forking mean?
Dividing into branches.
Dictionary definition
Dividing into branches, taking a separate path, or lifting with a fork.
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Forking the hay made the work faster.
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Forking can describe branching roads, software projects, lightning, or work done with a fork.
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What does forking mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to forking?
Branching is close in meaning to forking.
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Joining contrasts with forking.
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WordForking.
Partnoun, verb, adjective.
MeaningForking means Dividing into branches.
ExampleExample: The trail was forking ahead.
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- Syllables
- for · king
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- king
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
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branchingDividing into separate parts.
forkRelated word that supports the meaning of forking.
Antonyms
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joiningComing together.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forking, depending on context.
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Forking word family
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forking
noun
forkings
More than one forking.
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