Meaning of across in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈkrɑs/

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1. Adverb

   across

   Definitions

   1. to the opposite side

   Examples

   • « the football field was 300 feet across »
2. 2. in such a manner as to be understood and accepted

   Examples

   • « she cannot get her ideas across »
3. 3. transversely

   Examples

   • « the marble slabs were cut across »

4. Qualitative Adjective

   across

   Definitions

   1. placed crosswise

   Examples

   • « spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers »
   • « crossed forks »
   • « seated with arms across »

   Synonyms

   • crosstown
   • cross-town
   • decussate
   • intersectant
   • intersecting

   Antonyms

   • uncrossed