Bridged
/brɪdʒd/noun
Past tense and past participle of bridge, meaning to connect, span, or overcome a separation.
Did you know?The verb bridge developed from the physical image of crossing a gap, later becoming a powerful metaphor for reconciling opposing people, places, or ideas.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰrūgʰ-
“A reconstructed root associated with a beam, timber, or bridge-like structure; the reconstruction is considered uncertain.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*brugjō
“Bridge or causeway.”
Old English
OE
brycg
“Bridge, a structure spanning a river, gap, or road.”
Middle English
ME
brigge
“Bridge; the spelling and pronunciation gradually shifted toward the modern form.”
Modern English
English
bridge
“A structure or means of connection; also a verb meaning to connect or overcome a gap.”
Modern English
English
bridged
“The past-tense and past-participle form of bridge.”