Definition

Having a bridge or being connected by a bridge, often used in various contexts such as architecture or technology.

Example

The bridged area allowed for easier access between the two neighborhoods.

Conversation

Did you see the new park they built?

Yeah, I heard it has a beautiful bridged area over the lake.

I can't wait to go for a walk there!

Me too! It sounds like a perfect spot for a picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To connect or make a way across something, often referring to a physical structure or metaphorically linking ideas or groups.

Example

The new road bridged the gap between the two towns, making travel much easier.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how they bridged the gap between the two neighborhoods?

Yeah, it was such a great idea to connect everyone.

I think it really bridged the community's differences.

Root Explanation

Bridged → It is formed from "bridge" (from Old English *brycg*, meaning a structure built to span a physical obstacle) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating the past tense or completed action). The word "bridged" means that a bridge has been constructed or established over an obstacle.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bridge' as a structure that connects two sides, and the '-ed' shows that this connection has already been made.

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