Definitions and Examples of ridge, bump
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A long, narrow elevation of land or a raised strip on a surface.
Example
The mountain range had a sharp ridge that was visible from miles away.
A small raised area on a surface; a swelling or protuberance.
Example
He hit his head on the low ceiling and felt a painful bump.
Key Differences: ridge vs bump
- 1Ridge is a raised strip on a surface, while furrow is a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow.
- 2Bump is a small raised area on a surface, while furrow is a wrinkle or crease on a person's face.
Effective Usage of ridge, bump
- 1Landscaping: Use ridge to describe a raised strip of land or a mountain range.
- 2Medical: Use bump to describe a swelling or protuberance on the skin or body.
- 3Facial Expressions: Use furrow to describe a wrinkle or crease on a person's face caused by frowning or concentration.
Remember this!
The antonyms of furrow are ridge and bump. Ridge is a raised strip on a surface, while furrow is a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow. Bump is a small raised area on a surface, while furrow is a wrinkle or crease on a person's face. These words can be used in different contexts such as landscaping, medical, and facial expressions.