How Do You Spell RIDGE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "ridge" is a noun that refers to a long, narrow hilltop, typically with steep sides. It is spelled as /rɪdʒ/ in IPA phonetic transcription, indicating that it is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a "dj" sound, similar to the word "bridge." The final "e" in the spelling of "ridge" is silent and does not affect its pronunciation. This word is commonly used in geography to describe natural topographic features, such as mountain ridges or coastal ridges.

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RIDGE Meaning and Definition

  1. A ridge is a noun that refers to a long, narrow elevated area or crest that is formed by the accumulation of soil, rock, or other geological features. It typically appears as a high point or a series of peaks, running parallel to a valley or a depression.

    In the natural context, a ridge often emerges as the result of various geological processes, such as the collision of tectonic plates, volcanic activity, or erosion. Mountain ranges are comprised of multiple ridges, which may offer breathtaking panoramic views or present formidable obstacles to travelers. Ridges can also demarcate watershed lines, separating the flow of water from different catchment areas and influencing the drainage patterns of streams and rivers.

    In a broader sense, the term "ridge" can be applied to artificial formations as well. For example, farmers create ridges in fields by plowing soil together to create elevated mounds for planting crops. In construction, ridges are often formed along the top edges of pitched roofs, providing stability and preventing water from accumulating. Additionally, ridges are frequently seen on the soles of shoes to enhance traction, ensuring a firm grip on various surfaces.

    Overall, whether found in the natural landscape or created by human activity, a ridge serves as a prominent physical feature that serves various purposes, including defining borders, facilitating water drainage, and providing structural stability.

  2. 1. A, usually rough, linear elevation. 2. In dentistry, an elongated elevation on the surface of a tooth.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Anything formed like the back of an animal; a long horizontal elevation from which the surface slopes down on each side; a strip of soil thrown up by the plough; the angular top of the roof of a building; a raised or elevated line.
    • To cover with or form into ridges; to rib or wrinkle.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RIDGE

The word "ridge" originated from the Old English word "hrycg" or "hrīc", which means "ridge of a hill or mountain". This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hruki", which also meant "back" or "spine". The Proto-Germanic root "hrukaz" is believed to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sker-" or "*skerH-", which means "to turn", "to bend", or "to incline". Ultimately, this etymology suggests that the word "ridge" comes from a concept related to the curve or incline of a hill or mountain.

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Plural form of RIDGE is RIDGES

Conjugate verb Ridge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ridged
you would have ridged
he/she/it would have ridged
we would have ridged
they would have ridged
I would have ridge
you would have ridge
he/she/it would have ridge
we would have ridge
they would have ridge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ridging
you would have been ridging
he/she/it would have been ridging
we would have been ridging
they would have been ridging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ridge
you would ridge
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we would ridge
they would ridge

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ridging
you would be ridging
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FUTURE

I will ridge
you will ridge
he/she/it will ridge
we will ridge
they will ridge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ridging
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ridged
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ridging
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IMPERATIVE

you ridge
we let´s ridge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ridge

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ridging
you were ridging
he/she/it was ridging
we were ridging
they were ridging

PAST PARTICIPLE

ridged

PAST PERFECT

I had ridged
you had ridged
he/she/it had ridged
we had ridged
they had ridged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ridging
you had been ridging
he/she/it had been ridging
we had been ridging
they had been ridging

PRESENT

I ridge
you ridge
he/she/it ridges
we ridge
they ridge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ridging
you are ridging
he/she/it is ridging
we are ridging
they are ridging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ridging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ridged
you have ridged
he/she/it has ridged
we have ridged
they have ridged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ridging
you have been ridging
he/she/it has been ridging
we have been ridging
they have been ridging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ridge

SIMPLE PAST

I ridged
you ridged
he/she/it ridged
we ridged
they ridged

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