Bridges

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Definition
  1. Noun (plural form):
    • Structures built to span physical obstacles: "bridges" refers to multiple structures that provide passage over obstacles such as rivers, roads, or valleys. A bridge typically connects two points.
    • Something that connects or reduces distance: Figuratively, "bridges" can represent things that link people, ideas, or situations, helping to overcome gaps or differences.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The city is famous for its many historic bridges.
    • Cultural exchanges can act as bridges between nations.
    • Engineers are designing new bridges to improve transportation.
Advanced Usage
  • "to build bridges": to establish connections or improve relationships between people or groups.
    • The diplomat's mission was to build bridges between the two conflicting countries.
  • "to burn one's bridges": to destroy one's path, connections, or opportunities, making it impossible to return to a previous situation.
    • By insulting his boss, he burned his bridges at the company.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bridge (n, singular): The singular form of the word.
    • A new bridge was constructed over the river.
  • Bridge (v): To make a connection or span a gap.
    • This program aims to bridge the digital divide.
  • Bridging (adj/gerund): Serving to connect or fill a gap.
    • The meeting served a bridging function between departments.
Synonyms
  • Viaducts: Long bridges, especially a series of arches carrying a road or railway.
  • Overpasses: Bridges that carry a road or railway over another.
  • Link: Something that connects two or more things.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: Phrasal verbs are typically formed with the verb "bridge," not the noun "bridges.") - Bridge over: To help someone get through a difficult period. - This loan will bridge us over until the next payment arrives.

Related Idioms
  • Cross that bridge when one comes to it: To deal with a problem only when it arises, not before.
    • I'm not sure how we'll fund phase two, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
  • Water under the bridge: Past events that are over and no longer important, especially mistakes or conflicts.
    • Yes, we argued, but that's all water under the bridge now.
Noun
  1. United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

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