Synonyms for ford
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.
Forms
- Plural
- fords → crossings, water-splashes…
Example sentences
- crossing You should be careful in crossing the busy street.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ford | falling | |
| crossing | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- crossing2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (crossing2 = 2 syllables).