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passing over the bridge vs crossing the bridge

Both 'passing over the bridge' and 'crossing the bridge' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Passing over the bridge' implies moving over the bridge without necessarily reaching the other side, while 'crossing the bridge' specifically refers to moving from one side of the bridge to the other.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

passing over the bridge

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of moving over a bridge without necessarily reaching the other side. It implies a transient movement over the bridge.

Examples:

  • We were passing over the bridge when we saw a beautiful sunset.
  • The train was passing over the bridge, offering a stunning view of the river below.
  • Mar 8, 2014 ... [Passing Over the Bridge over the Hellfire – Sharhu Sunnah – Shaykh Fawzaan – Dawood Burbank] – 5 Pages Translated By Abu Talha ...
  • ...there is the same reason for this passenger dying as for his living and passing over the bridge; for if the truth saves him the falsehood equally condemns him; ...
  • At the exact moment when the train is passing over the bridge, he is hit by shrapnel from the mortars. Nicholson staggers around semi-consciously, and falls ...
  • Feb 18, 2015 ... If it is unable to see its magic packet, it tries to detect any packets passing over the bridge at all. Scenario 1: No packets passing over the bridge ...

Alternatives:

  • traversing the bridge
  • going over the bridge
  • driving over the bridge

crossing the bridge

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase specifically refers to the action of moving from one side of the bridge to the other. It implies reaching the other side of the bridge.

Examples:

  • We will be crossing the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
  • The pedestrians were crossing the bridge when the storm hit.
  • Crossing the Bridge -- Three carefree friends put everything on the line with a dangerous · Crossing the Bridge -- The adventures of three teenage friends in ...
  • Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) Poster. Contact the Filmmakers on IMDbPro ». MOVIEmeter. SEE RANK. Down 16,081 this week. View rank ...
  • Crossing the Bridge is a 1992 American drama film starring Josh Charles, Stephen Baldwin and Jason Gedrick. Characters Mort Golden (Josh Charles), Tim ...
  • Mar 10, 2014 ... Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul is a 2005 film/documentary directed by Fatih Akın. The film is a journey through the music scene in ...

Alternatives:

  • going across the bridge
  • walking over the bridge
  • driving across the bridge

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