across

Meaning

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. 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. From one side to the other.
2. On the other side.
3. In a particular direction.
4. Horizontally.

Noun

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

Concepts

across

crosswise

over

through

beyond

opposite

transversely

on the other side of

crossways

athwart

against

in exchange

opposed

past

on the other side

via

along

around

abreast

crisscross

throughout

cross-wise

abeam

above

opposite to

by way of

over there

transversally

diagonally

crossing

askew

thru

the other side of

distance

other side

sideways

crossed

horizontally

off

widthwise

opposite from

trough

one side

broad

persnickety

wide

elongated

far

long

prolonged

ropey

sesquipedalian

tall

thwartwise

all over

aslant

down

due to

for

in order to

seeing

since

block

obstruct

go across

facing

pass through

barwise

amidst

between

horizontal

lateral

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈkɹɒs/

Etymology

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”); Equivalent to a- + cross. More at cross.

Sentences

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

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