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We walked across the bridge.
What does Bridge mean?
A bridge helps people or vehicles cross over something.
Dictionary definition
A structure built over water, roads, or other spaces so people or vehicles can cross.
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Bridge in a sentence
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The bridge connected the town to the island.
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Engineers designed the bridge to carry cars safely over the river.
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Practice 1
What does bridge mean?
A bridge is built so people or vehicles can cross over water, roads, or gaps.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bridge in some contexts?
A crossing is a place or structure used to cross over something.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for bridge?
A gap is an open space, while a bridge helps connect or cross it.
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MeaningBridge means A bridge helps people or vehicles cross over something.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
gapUse for an open space that has not been crossed or connected.
barrierUse for something that blocks movement instead of helping people cross.
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Word family
Bridge word family
Base word
bridge
noun
bridges
More than one bridge.
verb
bridged
Connected or crossed a gap in the past.
verb
bridging
Connecting or crossing a gap.
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A bridge helps people or vehicles cross over something.
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Do not use bridge just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A bridge helps people or vehicles cross over something.
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Read this model sentence: The bridge connected the town to the island. Clue words: connected, town, island. Underline clue words that show why bridge fits instead of gap. Now write one new sentence that shows bridge without using the word bridge. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bridge?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bridge connected the town to the island." Why does bridge fit better than gap?
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