across

Prep

1. To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
2. On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
3. (Southern-US) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
4. From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
5. At or near the far end of (a space).
6. Spanning.
7. Throughout.
8. So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.
9. In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.

Adv

1. (not-comparable) From one side to the other.
2. (not-comparable) On the other side.
3. (not-comparable) In a particular direction.
4. (not-comparable) Horizontally.

Noun

A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈkɹɒs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: acros

Inherited from Middle English: a-croiz

In summary

From Middle English acros, from early Middle English a-croiz, a-creoyz, from Anglo-Norman an (“in, on”) + croiz (“in the form of a cross”). More at cross. By surface analysis, a- + cross.

Synonyms

crosswise

over

through

beyond

opposite

transversely

on the other side of

crossways

athwart

against

along

via

around

past

in exchange

on the other side

opposed

abeam

opposite to

over there

above

abreast

crisscross

crossing

throughout

thru

transversally

diagonally

by way of

cross-wise

askew

tall

trough

wide

widthwise

ropey

the other side of

one side

thwartwise

opposite from

barwise

all over

amidst

aslant

between

block

broad

crossed

distance

down

Sentences

What time will you be heading across ?

It was no more exciting than an overturned carriage or a tree blown across the road .

Let's go Hiking across France .

Vibhuti smeared across the forehead to the end of both eyebrows is called Tripundra.