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bridge

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A structure built to span physical obstacles, such as bodies of water, roads, or railways.

    - "The old stone bridge over the river is a popular tourist attraction."
    - "A new bridge is being constructed to replace the old one."
    - "The bridge was damaged during the storm and is now closed to traffic."
  • verb

    To connect two things or people.

    - "The new policy will bridge the gap between employees and management."
    - "The deal will bridge the divide between the two warring factions."
    - "The bridge program connects students with mentors in their field of study."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɹɪd͡ʒ/



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  2. /bɹɪd͡ʒ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bridge
ranges , chains , reins , pains
Variants
List of all variants of bridge that leads to same result
bridge , bridgeless , bridges , bridgeable , bridged , bridging , bridge loan , bridge loans , bridge the gap , auction bridge , auction bridges , contract bridge , contract bridges , covered bridge , covered bridges , duplicate bridge , duplicate bridges , flying bridge , flying bridges
Etymology
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Old English 'brygga', meaning 'a wharf, jetty, or landing place'. The word later evolved to mean a structure built to span a physical obstacle.

Trivia
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  1. The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, which is 102.4 miles long.

  2. The first recorded bridge was built in China around 2700 BCE.

  3. The word 'bridge' comes from the Old English word 'brygga', which means 'a wharf, jetty, or landing place'.

Related Concepts
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  1. arch: A curved structure used to support the weight of a bridge or other structure.

  2. pier: A vertical support used to hold up the ends of a bridge or other structure.

  3. truss: A structural framework used to support the weight of a bridge or other structure.

Culture
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Bridges have been symbols of connection and unity throughout history. They have been the subject of many works of literature, art, and music. For example, the iconic Tower Bridge in London is a symbol of the city and is often depicted in art and photography. In literature, bridges have been used as metaphors for connections between people or ideas. For instance, in Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken', the speaker comes to a fork in the road and must choose which way to go. He says, 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.' The bridge in the poem represents the choice the speaker must make and the impact that choice will have on his life.

How to Memorize "bridge"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a bridge, imagine a long, curved structure that spans a body of water or a valley. Picture the towers or piers at either end, and the cables or trusses that support the weight of the bridge. Visualize the water or the landscape below, and the traffic or pedestrians crossing the bridge.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word 'bridge', associate it with the idea of connection or unity. Think of a bridge as a symbol of bringing two things or people together. Visualize the word 'bridge' as a link between the words 'beginning' and 'end'. Or, think of the word 'bridge' as a bridge between two ideas or concepts.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of the word 'bridge', use the mnemonic 'Brings Two Roads In Close Gap'. This mnemonic helps you remember that a bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle and connect two things or places.

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