at a/the fork

Frequency: 7.59.1 per million words

Refers to the specific location where a road or path divides.

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Examples (10)

  • Bear left at the fork in the road.
  • Let's meet at the fork by the old oak tree.
  • Turn right at the first fork after the bridge.
  • The trail splits at a fork near the river; keep left.
  • By the time we arrived, a small crowd had gathered at the fork.
  • In two miles, go straight at the fork to reach the lookout.
  • If you get lost, wait at the fork and I'll come back.
  • Proceed to the plaza, then bear right at the fork onto Cedar Lane.
  • Traffic stalled at the fork during rush hour.
  • Pilgrims once rested at the fork where the Roman road diverged.