crossed Definition
- 1past tense and past participle of cross
- 2to go across from one side of something to the other
- 3to mix or combine two different things, especially ideas or qualities
- 4to oppose or obstruct someone or something
Using crossed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crossed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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We crossed the river by boat.
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The two roads cross at the end of the street.
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The novel crosses romance with science fiction.
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He crossed his arms in front of his chest.
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The opposition party is trying to cross the government's plans.
crossed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with crossed
Example
I didn't tell anyone about your surprise party, cross my heart!
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It never crossed my mind that he would actually quit his job.
to deal with a problem when it happens and not worry about it before
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I'm not sure how we'll pay for college, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Summary: crossed in Brief
'Crossed' [krɒst] is the past tense and past participle of 'cross,' which means to go across from one side of something to the other. It can also mean to mix or combine two different things, oppose or obstruct someone or something. The phrase 'cross my heart' is used to make a promise, while 'cross someone's mind' means to suddenly think of something. 'Cross a bridge when one comes to it' is an idiom that means to deal with a problem when it happens and not worry about it before.
