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Meaning of across in English
Pronunciation
/əˈkrɑs/
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Adverb
across
Definitions
1.
to the opposite side
Examples
« the football field was 300 feet across »
2.
in such a manner as to be understood and accepted
Examples
« she cannot get her ideas across »
3.
transversely
Examples
« the marble slabs were cut across »
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