Definitions for across
əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɒsacross

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. across(adverb)

   to the opposite side

   "the football field was 300 feet across"

2. across, crosswise, crossways(adverb)

   transversely

   "the marble slabs were cut across"

Wiktionary(4.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. across(Noun)

   A clue whose solution runs horizontally in the grid.

   I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

2. across(Adverb)

   From one side to the other.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

3. across(Adverb)

   On the other side.

   If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

4. across(Adverb)

   In a particular direction.

   He leaned across for a book.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

5. across(Adverb)

   Horizontally.

   I got stuck on 4 across.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

6. across(Preposition)

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

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

7. across(Preposition)

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

   That store is across the street.

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

8. across(Preposition)

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

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

9. across(Preposition)

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

   Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

10. across(Preposition)

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

    Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

11. across(Preposition)

    Spanning.

    This poetry speaks across the centuries.

    Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

12. across(Preposition)

    Throughout,

    All across the country, voters were communicating their representatives.

    Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

13. across(Preposition)

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

    Etymology: from a-croiz, from an + croiz, from crux

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Across(noun)

   from side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid across a river

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + cross: cf. F. en croix. See Cross, n.]

2. Across(adverb)

   from side to side; crosswise; as, with arms folded across

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + cross: cf. F. en croix. See Cross, n.]

3. Across(adverb)

   obliquely; athwart; amiss; awry

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + cross: cf. F. en croix. See Cross, n.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Across

   a-kros′, prep. or adv. crosswise: from side to side. [Prep. a, and Cross.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. across

   In a specific direction.

   We went across the road to our Aunt's house to see her new baby.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 11, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'across' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #428

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'across' in Written Corpus Frequency: #507

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'across' in Adverbs Frequency: #226

How to pronounce across?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say across in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of across in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of across in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of across in a Sentence

1. Andrew Cole:

   We've got a strong balance sheet, we've got cash and we produce in Australian dollars, which for us means the copper price is flat, this gives us a competitive advantage sitting here looking out across the globe, with most other companies under pressure from over-leveraged balance sheets.

2. Lara Trump:

   2020 has been a difficult year for many people and were so honored to have you join us tonight, i just want to say from the bottom of my heart to everyone out there across this country, we have seen your messages ... Donald Trump and our first lady are going to come through this, no problem, and it will be because of the power of prayer. We know it works.

3. Bob Corker:

   Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen was first elected governor in 2002, having served as Nashville’s mayor before that. Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen led Tennessee until 2011. When Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen won re-election in 2006, Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen became the first governor to win all 95 counties in Tennessee, according to Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen campaign website, which also touts Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen penchant for working across the aisle on legislative issues. Additionally, Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen created a health care management company. Outgoing Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican, gave a boost to Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen in the race as Bob Corker said Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is sure to appeal to at least some GOP voters. He was a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good business person, look, I ’m not going to campaign against someone who I’ve been friends with and worked with.

4. Katey Torres:

   Although he did not have much, he was always giving, anyone he came across loved his personality and he was always talking to people. Anyone he saw that needed help or just needed a smile he'd be there lifting your spirits. If someone was in need he would do what he could to help, no matter how hard the task. If he came across good fortune, he shared it.

5. Wood Mackenzie:

   M&A can play a key role in helping to create alignment across the joint ventures.

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