Synonyms for

Bridge

Verb / brɪdʒ / Another word for bridge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water, valley, or road, without closing the way underneath.

Synonyms & similar words

nosepiece bridgework span bridgeover bridgecircuit bridgedeck overpass viaduct span arch aqueduct flyover causeway crossing footbridge trestle cantilever catwalk gangway passage connection link artery thoroughfare way path

Synonyms by register

Formal

span viaduct overpass

Informal

crossing pass

Literary

conduit link

Antonyms

gap obstacle barrier hindrance blockage impediment

Common collocations

  • build a bridge
  • cross the bridge
  • bridge the gap
  • bridge over
  • bridge the divide
  • bridge the chasm
  • bridge the distance

Word family

noun bridge
verb bridge

Usage note

The verb 'to bridge' often implies connecting two separate things or overcoming a difficulty. It is commonly used figuratively, as in 'bridge the gap'.

Example sentences

  1. The bridge connected the two sides of the river.
  2. The cars drove across the bridge to get to the other side.
  3. The people walked over the bridge to reach the other shore.
  4. The bridge was too low for the boat to pass underneath.
  5. The bridge was made of steel and concrete.

Quotes

  • We build too many walls and not enough bridges. - Isaac Newton
  • You can't build a bridge by yourself. - Steven Tyler
  • You cannot cross the bridge until you get to it. - Robert Jordan

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