across

Meaning of across in English

Adverb

US /əˈkrɔs/ UK /əˈkrɒs/

1. from one side of a place to the other

A dog ran across in front of my car.

2. on or to the other side of something

Can you swim across?

Preposition

US /əˈkrɔs/ UK /əˈkrɒs/

1. going from one side of a place to the other

He walked across the street into the shop.

2. reaching, extending, or spreading from one side of something to the other

There is a bridge across the river.

3. on or to the other side of; beyond; over

There is a post office across the street.

4. forming a cross with or upon

He stood with his arms folded across his chest.
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