cross

Meaning of cross in English

Adjective

US /krɔs/ UK /krɒs/

1. lying, extending, or placed across something; intersecting

a cross street

2. in a bad mood or tempered; angry

My father looks cross today.

3. contrary; opposite

opponents having cross interests

Noun

US /krɔs/ UK /krɒs/

1. the mark or shapeor ×

The place is marked on the map with a cross.

2. something with the shapeor ×, as a Christian emblem; crucifix

He wore a small silver cross on a chain round his neck.

3. the cross on which Christ was crucified

Christ died on the Cross.

Verb

US /krɔs/ UK /krɒs/

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

Be careful when you cross the street.

2. pass across each other

The two roads cross just south of the town.

3. draw a line through words, usually because it is wrong

Her name was crossed out from the list.

4. put one of your legs, arms, fingers, or ankles on top of the other

I crossed my legs.
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