across

[əˈkrɒs]

across Definition

• 1. from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river
• 2. on the opposite side of something
• 3. in every part of a place, or in every part of a particular area of activity

Using across: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "across" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We walked across the bridge.

• Example

  The store is across the street from the bank.

• Example

  She spread her arms across the table.

• Example

  The news spread quickly across the country.

across Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for across

• over
• through
• opposite
• beyond

Phrases with across

• across the board

  affecting everyone or everything within a particular area or group

  Example

  The company announced pay cuts across the board.

• get across

  to successfully communicate an idea or message

  Example

  It was difficult to get my point across during the meeting.

• come across

  to be perceived in a particular way by others

  Example

  He comes across as very confident in his interviews.

Origins of across

from Old English 'on crose', meaning 'on cross'

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Summary: across in Brief

'Across' [əˈkrɒs] refers to movement from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as a bridge or a street. It can also mean on the opposite side of something or in every part of a place or activity, as in 'The news spread quickly across the country.' Phrases like 'across the board' and 'get across' use 'across' to denote affecting everyone or communicating an idea, respectively.