Synonyms for
Gorge
Definition
To eat or swallow greedily and to a point of discomfort; a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls; a feeling of overwhelming emotion.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- gorge oneself
- gorge on food
- gorge down
- gorge until full
- gorge on sweets
- gorge the stomach
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'gorge' often implies eating to excess. As a noun, it refers to a narrow valley, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
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Example sentences
- The hikers were amazed by the beauty of the gorge they were walking through.
- He couldn't resist gorging himself on the delicious food at the buffet.
- She felt a gorge rise in her throat when she saw the gruesome scene in the horror movie.
- The river flowed through the narrow gorge, creating a breathtaking sight.
- The animal gorged itself on the food until it couldn't eat anymore.
Quotes
"The gorge is the pathway to the soul." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Nature is the art of God." - Dante Alighieri
"The gorge is a book that one reads over and over again." - Richard Lippincott