Across

Quick meaning: Across is a preposition meaning To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Meaning

To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

More Meanings

1. On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
2. From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
3. At or near the far end of (a space).
4. Spanning.
5. Throughout.
6. So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.
7. (Southern US, African-American Vernacular) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).

Example Sentences

We rowed across the river.

That store is across the street.

The meteor streaked across the sky.

He came across the street to meet me.

Word Forms

• acrost
• acrosses

Synonyms for across

Depending on context, synonyms include over, decussate, crossed, crosswise, intersecting, crossways.

Antonyms for across

Common opposites include uncrossed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crosswise, crossways, over, crossed, decussate, intersectant.

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