across

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈkɹɑs/
/əˈkɹɒs/
/əˈkɹɔs/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

Example Sentences
  • I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.
Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

From one side to the other.

Example Sentences
  • she helped the blind man across;  the river is half a mile across
2 Definition

On the other side.

Example Sentences
  • If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?
3 Definition

In a particular direction.

Example Sentences
  • He leaned across for a book.
4 Definition

(crosswords) Horizontally.

Example Sentences
  • I got stuck on 4 across.
Preposition
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Example Sentences
  • Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.
2 Definition

On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Example Sentences
  • That store is across the street.
3 Definition

Across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).

4 Definition

From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).

Example Sentences
  • Could you slide that across the table to me, please?
5 Definition

At or near the far end of (a space).

6 Definition

Spanning.

Example Sentences
  • This poetry speaks across the centuries.
7 Definition

Throughout.

Example Sentences
  • All across the country, voters were communicating their representatives.
8 Definition

So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.

Example Sentences
  • Lay the top stick across the bottom one.
9 Definition

In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.