The bridge
Example: The bridge crosses the river in city
Definition
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or valley, allowing passage over it. The bridge serves to connect two points, facilitating transportation and communication across the obstacle.
Etymology
The word "bridge" originates from Old English 'brycg', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. It has been used since ancient times to describe a crossing over water or other gaps. Did you know that the concept of a bridge has been fundamental in human infrastructure for thousands of years?
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"The bridge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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