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across

[əˈkrɒs]

across Definition

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

Phrases with across

  • affecting everyone or everything within a particular area or group

    Example

    The company announced pay cuts across the board.

  • to successfully communicate an idea or message

    Example

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

  • 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.

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