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!
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We walked across the bridge.
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The store is across the street from the bank.
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She spread her arms across the table.
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The news spread quickly across the country.
across Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with across
Example
The company announced pay cuts across the board.
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It was difficult to get my point across during the meeting.
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He comes across as very confident in his interviews.
Origins of across
from Old English 'on crose', meaning 'on cross'
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.