cross Definition
- 1a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)
- 2a thing that is made up of two intersecting lines or pieces placed across each other at right angles
- 3angry or annoyed
Using cross: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cross" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Draw a cross on the paper.
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The church has a tall cross on its roof.
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I'm feeling cross because of the delay.
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The two roads cross at the intersection.
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She crossed her arms in front of her chest.
cross Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using cross
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I think we got our wires crossed. I meant next week, not this week.
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As a single parent, she had to carry her cross and raise her children alone.
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After years of working in the same job, he came to the crossroads and decided to start his own business.
Phrases with cross
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I didn't tell anyone about the surprise party, cross my heart.
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It never crossed my mind that she would quit her job.
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He crossed the line when he insulted her family.
Origins of cross
from Old English 'cruc', from Latin 'crux'
Summary: cross in Brief
The term 'cross' [krɒs] refers to a mark or object formed by two intersecting lines, as well as the state of being angry or annoyed. It can also denote the point where two things meet or intersect, as in 'The two roads cross at the intersection.' Phrases like 'cross my heart' signify a promise, while idioms like 'get one's wires crossed' denote a misunderstanding.
