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bridges

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɹɪdʒəz// UK //bɹˈɪdʒɪz// bridges

n. structures built over a river, road, or railway so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other.

n. structures carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a body of water or a valley.


SIMPLE

The city has many old stone bridges.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers are inspecting the steel bridges along the highway to ensure they are safe for heavy trucks.

COMPLEX

The architectural firm proposed a series of suspension bridges to connect the islands, aiming to minimize the environmental impact on the delicate marine ecosystem below.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'bridge'; can also be used figuratively to describe connections between different groups or ideas.

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