Cool MateMeaning of Across
In simple words: From one side to the other side.
Across in a sentence
- We walked across the bridge to get to the other side.
- There was a sign across the street warning drivers to slow down.
- She spread the blanket across the grass for a picnic.
- The news of the event traveled across the country quickly.
- He looked across the room and saw his friend waving.
How to use Across
Used to describe movement from one side to another. It's appropriate in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using 'across' in very formal writing where other prepositions may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
across + object
Memory hint
Think 'a-cross' like crossing over a bridge.
Related words
Collocations with Across
- walk across
- run across
- look across
- spread across
- travel across
Synonyms for Across
Common mistakes with Across
- Confused with 'on' for location.
- Using 'across' without an object.
- Mixing up 'across' and 'through'.
Across appears in
Across in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عبر
من جانب إلى جانب آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এপার থেকে ওপার
এক পাশ থেকে অন্য পাশে।
- GermanDeutsch
Across
Von einer Seite zur anderen.
- SpanishEspañol
A través de
De un lado al otro.
- Persianفارسی
از عرض، در عرض
از یک طرف به طرف دیگر.
- FrenchFrançais
Across
D'un côté à l'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
across
एक तरफ़ से दूसरी तरफ़।
- ItalianItaliano
Attraverso
Da un lato all'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Atravessar, De um lado para o outro
De um lado para o outro.
- RussianРусский
Через, поперек
С одной стороны на другую.
- TRTR
Across
Bir taraftan diğer tarafa.
- Urduاردو
اُس پار
ایک طرف سے دوسری طرف۔
- Chinese中文
穿过
从一边到另一边。
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Frequently asked questions about Across
What does Across mean?
From one side to the other side.
What is the definition of Across?
from one side to the other side of something
How do you use Across in a sentence?
We walked across the bridge to get to the other side.
Can you give another example of Across?
There was a sign across the street warning drivers to slow down.
What are synonyms for Across?
Common alternatives include throughout.
What is the opposite of Across?
Opposite meanings include behind, away, close.
What words go with Across?
It commonly pairs with walk across, run across, look across, spread across, travel across.
What are common mistakes when using Across?
Confused with 'on' for location. Using 'across' without an object. Mixing up 'across' and 'through'.
How do you pronounce Across?
US: /["/əˈkrɔːs/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkrɒs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Across?
Used to describe movement from one side to another. It's appropriate in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using 'across' in very formal writing where other prepositions may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Across?
"Across" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.