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Meaning of bridge
A structure built over a river, valley, or other obstacle to allow people or vehicles to cross.
Etymology of bridge
The word "bridge" comes from Old English "brycg", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "brugjiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bher-" meaning "to bear" or "to carry"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a structure built over a river or valley
Synonyms
span
crossing
overpass
viaduct
flyover
trestle
arch
beam
girder
link
connection
junction
passage
transit
conduit
channel
tunnel
ford
ferry
causeway
culvert
spanner
connector
joiner
linker
traverser
crossway
thoroughfare
thoroughway
way
route
road
highway
byway
pathway
footbridge
footpath
gangway
catwalk
skyway
airlift
airliner
ferryboat
ferryman
ferryman's boat
raft
barge
pontoon
Definitions
- A structure built over a river, valley, or other obstacle to allow people or vehicles to cross
- * The part of a ship where the captain and crew control the vessel
- * A device that connects two or more electronic components
- * A bridge can also refer to a transitional phrase or section in music or a piece of writing
Usage Examples
- The new bridge will provide a safe crossing for pedestrians and vehicles
- * The captain stood on the bridge of the ship, scanning the horizon
- * The electronic bridge connected the two circuits, allowing them to function together
- * The musical bridge provided a transition between the two main themes of the song
Antonyms
gap
chasm
void
emptiness
space
interval
break
fracture
fissure
breach
rift
divide
separation
barrier
blockade
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
blockage
stoppage
cessation
discontinuation
interruption
suspension
severance
partition
wall
fence
divider