Synonyms for
Ridge
Definition
A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- mountain ridge
- snow ridge
- sharp ridge
- rocky ridge
- along the ridge
- cross the ridge
- ridge of a roof
- ridge of a wave
Word family
Usage note
The word 'ridge' most commonly refers to a long, narrow elevated section of land or a mountain range. It can also refer to the crest of a wave or the top of a roof.
Example sentences
- The ridge of the mountain was covered in snow.
- We followed the ridge of the hill to get to the other side.
- The farmer plowed a ridge in the field to plant the crops.
- The ridge on the roof kept the rain from pooling.
- The hiker lost his way on the ridge and had to call for help.
Quotes
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill