English

bridge

brɪdʒ, bɹɪd͡ʒ
Meaning: to connect; to reduce a gap or difference
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: bɹɪd͡ʒ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base bridge
3rd person singular present bridges
Present participle bridging
Past bridged
Will future will bridge
Going-to future going to bridge
Imperative negative don't bridge / do not bridge

Example sentences

The new policy aims to bridge the digital divide.
The new policy aims to bridge the digital divide.
They used dynamite to blow up the bridge.
They used dynamite to blow up the bridge.
Showing empathy toward others can help bridge cultural divides.
Showing empathy toward others can help bridge cultural divides.

Usage Notes

Used figuratively to describe overcoming differences or making a connection between two disparate things or groups.

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