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crossed

[krɒst]

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!

  • Example

    We crossed the river by boat.

  • Example

    The two roads cross at the end of the street.

  • Example

    The novel crosses romance with science fiction.

  • Example

    He crossed his arms in front of his chest.

  • Example

    The opposition party is trying to cross the government's plans.

crossed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with crossed

  • a promise that you are telling the truth

    Example

    I didn't tell anyone about your surprise party, cross my heart!

  • cross someone's mind

    to suddenly think of something

    Example

    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

    Example

    I'm not sure how we'll pay for college, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

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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.

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