bridge

noun
UK: /brɪdʒ/
US: /brɪdʒ/

  1. A structure built over a river, road, or railway to allow people or vehicles to cross.

    1. We drove across the bridge to get to the other side of the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old stone bridge was a beautiful example of medieval architecture. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that connects or reduces the space or time between two things.

    1. Education can be a bridge to a better future for many children. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet is a bridge that connects people from all over the world. [ ] [ ]

  3. The part of a ship from which it is controlled.

    1. The captain stood on the bridge, giving orders to the crew. [ ] [ ]
    2. From the bridge, they had a clear view of the approaching storm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

span connection tie overpass link flyover
bridge transitive-verb

  1. To build a bridge over something.

    1. They will bridge the river to create a new access. [ ] [ ]
    2. Engineers plan to bridge the deep canyon with a suspension bridge. [ ] [ ]

  2. To connect or link two things.

    1. The program aims to bridge the gap between education and employment. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must bridge the cultural differences that divide our communities. [ ] [ ]
bridge intransitive-verb

  1. To act as a link or connection.

    1. Music can bridge cultures and bring people together. [ ] [ ]
    2. Honest communication will bridge the divide between them. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bridge" in English means: A structure built over a river, road, or railway to allow people or vehicles to cross., Something that connects or reduces the space or time between two things., The part of a ship from which it is controlled..

The phonetic transcription of "bridge" is /brɪdʒ/ in British English and /brɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bridge": span, connection, tie, overpass, link, flyover.

Example usage of "bridge": "We drove across the bridge to get to the other side of the river.". More examples on the page.