Synonyms for

Briggs

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

Definition

Briggs is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'brycg', meaning 'bridge'.

Synonyms & similar words

Bridge Span Arch Viaduct Overpass Flyover Causeway Girder Trestle Crossing Passage Link Connection Aqueduct Arches Truss Catwalk Footbridge Walkway Pier

Common collocations

  • briggs and stratton
  • briggs automotive company
  • briggs law firm
  • briggs v. elliott
  • briggs and mortimer
  • briggs motor bodies

Word family

noun briggs

Usage note

Briggs is primarily a proper noun, often referring to a surname or a specific brand (e.g., Briggs & Stratton). It does not typically function as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms in the general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The bridge over the river was named after Mr. Briggs.
  2. I walked across the bridge to get to the other side.
  3. The engineer designed a new bridge for the city.
  4. The wooden bridge creaked as we walked over it.
  5. The bridge collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck.

Quotes

  • 'Build bridges, not walls.' - Unknown
  • 'Sometimes, the bridge you need to cross is the one you've built with your own hands.' - Unknown
  • 'The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.' - David Russell

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