Gorge

Pronunciation: /ɡɔrdʒ/

Definitions of gorge

noun A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

Example Sentences

A1 The hikers stopped to admire the beautiful gorge.

A2 The river carved a deep gorge through the mountains.

B1 The tour guide led us through the narrow gorge, pointing out interesting rock formations.

B2 The Grand Canyon is a famous natural gorge that attracts millions of visitors each year.

C1 The sheer walls of the gorge towered above us as we hiked through the canyon.

C2 The ancient ruins were nestled in the gorge, hidden from view until we rounded the corner.

Examples of gorge in a Sentence

formal The gorge was a breathtaking sight, with steep cliffs on either side.

informal We hiked through the gorge and had a picnic by the river.

slang That gorge is so lit, we have to take some selfies there!

figurative She felt a deep gorge of sadness in her heart after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of gorge

• past tense: gorged
• plural: gorges
• comparative: more gorge
• superlative: most gorge
• present tense: gorges
• future tense: will gorge
• perfect tense: have gorged
• continuous tense: is gorging
• singular: gorge
• positive degree: gorgeous
• infinitive: gorge
• gerund: gorging
• participle: gorged

Origin and Evolution of gorge

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gorge' originated from the Old French word 'gorge' meaning throat or gullet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gorge' evolved to also refer to a narrow passage or ravine, and later came to be used in a figurative sense to describe a feeling of overwhelming emotion or admiration.