Meaning of across in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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 »

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