Across
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British pronunciation/əkɹˈɒs/
American pronunciation/əˈkɹɔs/

Definition & Meaning of "across"

01

on the other side of a thing or place

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My friend lives across the road from us.
She waved at her friend from across the room.
The bakery is located just across the street.
02

used to indicate movement from one side or place to another

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The swimmer swam across the river to reach the opposite bank.
The cat leaped across the fence and entered the neighbor's yard.
They sailed across the ocean to reach a distant island.
across
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from one side to the other side of something

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She walked across the narrow plank to reach the other side of the stream.
The road stretches across the vast desert, leading to distant towns.
The cable car glided across the canyon, offering breathtaking views.
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transversely

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