Synonyms for

Ridges

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

Definition

a long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially a raised strip on the ground

Synonyms & similar words

ridge ridgeline rooftree ridgepole crest peak summit hill elevation rise top point height bank range spur outcrop cliff escarpment bluff crust ledge protuberance bump

Synonyms by register

Formal

crests summits spurs escarpments

Informal

humps bumps lumps hils

Literary

arêtes cornices crêtes

Antonyms

valleys troughs hollows depressions basins

Common collocations

  • mountain ridges
  • snow ridges
  • rocky ridges
  • sharp ridges
  • long ridges
  • ridges of the roof
  • ridges of the wave

Word family

noun ridge
verb ridge
adjective ridged

Usage note

The word 'ridges' typically refers to elongated elevated areas, often found in geography or on surfaces. It can also be used metaphorically.

Example sentences

  1. The ridges on the roof of the house keep the rain from falling in.
  2. The farmer plowed the field, making ridges for planting.
  3. The mountain ridge was covered in snow.
  4. The ridges on the tire provide better traction on the road.
  5. The ridges on the guitar make it easier to grip.

Quotes

  • "The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
  • "I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, 'This is what it is to be happy.'" - Sylvia Plath
  • "The best view comes after the hardest climb." - Unknown

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