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Another word for bridge

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• noun (Context 1)

A structure built to span and provide passage over a physical obstacle such as a body of water, valley, or road.

Usage Example

"The engineers designed a new suspension overpass to ease traffic congestion across the bay."

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overpass
viaduct
span

• noun (Context 2)

Something that connects, reconciles, or reduces the gap between two different groups, ideas, or situations.

Usage Example

"The cultural exchange program served as a link between the two historically divided nations."

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link
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connection
bond
tie

• verb (Context 3)

To make a connection or reduce the distance between two different things, such as differences, cultures, or gaps in knowledge.

Usage Example

"The ambitious educational initiative aims to connect the gap between privileged and underprivileged schools."

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connect
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link
unite
reconcile

• verb (Context 4)

To build or form a structure that spans across a physical obstacle.

Usage Example

"The local government bridged the river to connect the isolated farming communities with the main highway."

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span
Strong
cross

Opposites of bridge

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of bridge varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

divide
separate
barrier
schism
alienate
See all opposites of bridge

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bridge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bridge
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