across (Meaning)
across (r)
to the opposite side
transversely
across (n.)
From side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid across a river.
across (adv.)
From side to side; crosswise; as, with arms folded across.
Obliquely; athwart; amiss; awry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of across
across Sentence Examples
- The path led across the meadow, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
- She spread the picnic blanket across the grass and arranged the food for a delightful afternoon.
- The news about the upcoming event spread quickly across the small town.
- The bridge stretched across the river, connecting the two sides of the city.
- A sense of excitement rippled across the crowd as the performance began.
- They sailed across the open sea, enjoying the vast expanse of water around them.
- A rainbow stretched across the sky after the brief but intense rain shower.
- The teacher walked across the classroom, helping students with their assignments.
- The sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor.
- The letter was sent across the country, reaching its destination in a matter of days.
FAQs About the word across
to the opposite side, transverselyFrom side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid across a river.,
around,over, through,athwart, beyond,round, past
No antonyms found.
The path led across the meadow, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
She spread the picnic blanket across the grass and arranged the food for a delightful afternoon.
The news about the upcoming event spread quickly across the small town.
The bridge stretched across the river, connecting the two sides of the city.
