Pronunciation

/rɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A long, narrow, elevated landform with steep sides, typically running parallel to a mountain range. Example: “The alpine ridges offered stunning views.” 2. A line or raised edge on a surface, often indicating a division or boundary. Example: “The book has a leather ridge along the spine.” 3. A prominent feature on the face, particularly the nose or cheekbones. Example: “She had a strong facial ridge that added character to her appearance.”

• Verb: 1. To form a ridge or series of ridges. Example: “The wind eroded the landscape, creating new ridges over time.” 2. (figurative) To distinguish oneself or stand out in a particular way. Example: “His expertise formed a mental ridge in her mind.”

Phrases

• “Ridge line” refers to the contour where two adjacent ridges meet.
• “Run along a ridge” means to follow the path of a ridge.
• “A ridge of clouds” describes a line of clouds extending across the sky.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hiker followed the winding path up the mountain ridge.”
• Verb: “The soil tends to accumulate along the ridges, making them fertile spots.”
• Figure of speech: “His ideas stood out like a mental ridge in the debate.”

Synonyms

• Crest
• Rise
• Spine
• Escarpment
• Shoulder
• Profile

Antonyms

• Valley
• Trench
• Flatness
• Level ground
• Plain