Basic Details
Word: Bridge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A structure that is built to allow people or vehicles to cross over an area, such as a river or road.
Synonyms: Span, connection, overpass
Antonyms: Gap, divide, separation
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning bridges: To do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation. Example: "By quitting his job without notice, he was burning bridges with his employer."
- Build bridges: To create friendly relationships or understanding between people or groups. Example: "The community meeting aimed to build bridges between different cultures."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old stone bridge has stood for many years, allowing villagers to cross the river safely.
Example 2: During our hike, we stopped to admire the beautiful bridge that connected both sides of the valley.
Example 3: The engineer designed a new bridge that would support heavy traffic and withstand storms.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known arch bridge still in use today is the Alcntara Bridge in Spain? It was built by the Romans in 105 AD!
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Peter Drucker. This relates to the idea of building bridges towards our goals and aspirations.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bridge" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A structure for crossing over
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A structure for crossing over
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bridge"?
a) Tunnel
b) Span
c) Wall
d) Road
Answer: b) Span
3. What is the antonym of "bridge"?
a) Span
b) Divide
c) Connection
d) Overpass
Answer: b) Divide
4. Which sentence uses "bridge" correctly?
a) The bridge was painted in bright colours.
b) I will bridge to the store later this afternoon.
c) The bridge jumped across the river.
d) The bridge is singing a lovely song.
Answer: a) The bridge was painted in bright colours.
5. Which idiom means to create friendly relationships?
a) Burning bridges
b) Build bridges
c) Crossing the bridge
d) Jumping over hurdles
Answer: b) Build bridges
