Gorge

Noun

Definition: A narrow opening with a stream flowing through it.

Definition: A deep ravine, especially one marking the course of a river.

Synonyms: Canyon, Ravine, Gulch

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Prairie

Examples:

The hikers admired the picturesque gorge with its rushing waters.
The river flowed through a narrow gorge, creating a breathtaking natural wonder.

Mnemonics:

Gorge has the word "gor" in it, which sounds like "gore," and a deep, narrow gorge can be filled with gore.

Verb

Definition: To eat large quantities of food with great greed or appetite.

Definition: To fill or block something to an excessive or overflowing degree.

Synonyms: Devour, Consume, Stuff

Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain

Examples:

After fasting all day, she gorged herself on a buffet of delicious food.
The landfill was gorged with waste beyond its capacity to hold.

Mnemonics:

Imagine a person with a big mouth looking like a gorge, swallowing food greedily.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'gorge', from Old French 'gorge', from the Latin 'gurges' meaning whirlpool or gulf.

Historical Usage:

The term "gorge" has been used since the late 14th century to refer to a throat or narrow passage before acquiring its geological meaning in the early 18th century.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Gorge oneself"

Explanation:

To excessively indulge in food or drink.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing the noun "gorge" with the verb "gorge."

Explanation:

The word "gorge" has two distinct meanings depending on the part of speech it is used as. The noun form refers to a narrow opening or ravine, while the verb form relates to eating greedily.