gorge

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow, deep valley with steep sides, formed by erosion.

  - "The river flows through the gorge."
  - "The hikers were awed by the beauty of the gorge."

• verb

  To swallow a large amount of food or drink in one gulp.

  - "He gobbled down his dinner in just a few minutes."
  - "After the race, the runners all gathered to gorge themselves."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gorge
borge , corge , orge

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Homophones

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1. gorge (French) : throat
   

2. gargle () : to rinse the mouth with water or a medicinal solution
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gorge that leads to same result
gorge , gorges , gorged , gorger , gorgers , gorging , Olduvai Gorge , Royal Gorge , make someone's gorge rise

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Etymology

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From Old French gorges, meaning 'throat' or 'gullet'.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest gorge in the world is the Karakoram Trench, located in the Pakistan-China border.

2. The term 'gorge' is also used figuratively to describe a person who eats or consumes excessively.

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Related Concepts

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1. canyon: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, formed by erosion. Synonym for gorge.

2. gulch: A narrow, deep valley, typically with a stream or a dry wash at the bottom. Similar to a gorge.

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Culture

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Gorges have been featured in literature and art throughout history, often representing a sense of vastness, power, and beauty. For example, the Grand Canyon in the United States is a famous gorge that attracts millions of visitors each year.

How to Memorize "gorge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and a river flowing through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gorge' with the image of a deep valley.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gorge' starts with the letter 'g' and sounds like 'gulp' or 'gorge yourself'.

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