Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

across

Preposition / Adverb
/əˈkrɔːs/
Definition
From one side to the other side of something.
Examples
  • She walked across the street to meet her friend.
  • The bridge spans across the river.
  • He looked across the room and smiled.
Meaning
Indicates movement from one side of a place, area, or object to the opposite side.
Synonyms
  • through
  • over
  • beyond
  • transversely