Bridge

Meaning

a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle

A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.

Example Sentences

The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.

The bridge connects the two cities across the river.

Example Expressions

burn one's bridges

Synonyms

span, crossing, overpass, viaduct, walkway

Entry 1

span, crossing, overpass, viaduct

Entry 2

overpass, viaduct, crossing, span, walkway

Antonyms

barrier, obstacle, gap

Entry 1

barrier, obstacle, gap

Entry 2

barrier, obstacle

Collocations

stone bridge, suspension bridge, cross bridge, cross a bridge, build a bridge, bridge over

Entry 1

stone bridge, suspension bridge, cross bridge

Entry 2

cross a bridge, build a bridge, bridge over, suspension bridge, stone bridge