Used in a Sentence

ford

How to use ford in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for ford.

Editorial note

If you can afford little, you might as well have as much fun as you can, especially if your prospects for making more money in the near future aren't that good.

Examples3
Definitions9
Parts of speech2

Quick take

United States film maker (1896-1973)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of ford gathered in one view.

noun

United States film maker (1896-1973)

noun

grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987)

noun

son of Henry Ford (1893-1943)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ford.

noun

United States film maker (1896-1973)

noun

grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987)

noun

son of Henry Ford (1893-1943)

noun

English writer and editor (1873-1939)

noun

38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-)

noun

United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947)

noun

a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

noun

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

verb

cross a river where it's shallow

Example sentences

1

If you can afford little, you might as well have as much fun as you can, especially if your prospects for making more money in the near future aren't that good.

2

You won't be able to afford a good one, so you'll constantly be spending money on maintaining it, not to mention that it will strand you one day and your minimum wage job will be more likely to fire you for not showing up than the average cubicle job.

Proper noun examples

1

But this was never about 'Electric cars are awesome now'.I'm pretty sure cars during and before pre Henry Ford times were not very great in terms of their overall affordability, total cost of ownership and availability of fuel all around the country.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ford in a sentence?

If you can afford little, you might as well have as much fun as you can, especially if your prospects for making more money in the near future aren't that good.

What does ford mean?

United States film maker (1896-1973)

What part of speech is ford?

ford is commonly used as noun, verb.