gorge

19 synonyms for gorge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually with steep rocky walls and often a river running through it.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

stuff

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

binge

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually with steep rocky walls and often a river running through it.

“Tourists flock to see the river cut through the gorge.”

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2. verb

To eat greedily and to excess.

“We gorged ourselves on pizza after the game.”

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How to use gorge

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a deep gorge gorge oneself on rim of the gorge

Etymology

From Old French gorge, meaning "throat," ultimately from Latin gurges ("whirlpool, gulf"). The "deep ravine" sense developed later, from the image of a river squeezed through a narrow, throat-like passage.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gorge” mean?

The word “gorge” means a deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually with steep rocky walls and often a river running through it. In plain terms, either a deep rocky ravine, or the act of stuffing yourself with food, and (older, more literary) the throat itself.

How do you pronounce “gorge”?

“Gorge” is pronounced gawj (/ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gorge” in a sentence?

Here is “gorge” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to see the river cut through the gorge.”

What part of speech is “gorge”?

Depending on how it is used, “gorge” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “gorge” come from?

The word “gorge” comes from Latin. From Old French gorge, meaning "throat," ultimately from Latin gurges ("whirlpool, gulf"). The "deep ravine" sense developed later, from the image of a river squeezed through a narrow, throat-like passage.

Is “gorge” a common word?

“Gorge” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “gorge” have?

“Gorge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually with steep rocky walls and often a river running through it.

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