Cool MateCrossing vs Isn't that the intersection
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Crossing
Top 2,000 (common)
Isn't that the intersection
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Crossing
| Crossing | Isn't that the intersection | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈkrɔːs.ɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //ˈɪzənt ðæt ði ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən//🇺🇸 //ˈɪzənt ðæt ði ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən// |
| Meaning | The act of going from one side to another. | A place where two or more roads meet. |
| Example | The pedestrian is waiting at the crossing. | Isn't that the intersection where we always meet? |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| Collocations | railway crossing, pedestrian crossing, crossing the street | traffic intersection, road intersection, major intersection, busy intersection |
| Antonyms | staying, remaining | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'cross' as a verb and 'crossing' as a noun., Using 'crossing' in contexts where 'cross' is more appropriate., Incorrectly placing prepositions, e.g., 'crossing at the road' instead of 'crossing the road.' | Omitting 'isn't' when asking a question., Confusing 'intersection' with 'junction' - though similar, they have subtle differences in use. |
| Usage notes | Use 'crossing' for both physical movements and figurative transitions. Avoid in overly formal contexts. | Use this phrase when asking about a location. It's appropriate in conversations about directions. Avoid in very formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Crossing vs Isn't that the intersection
What's the difference between Crossing and Isn't that the intersection?
Crossing: The act of going from one side to another. Isn't that the intersection: A place where two or more roads meet.
Which is more common: Crossing and Isn't that the intersection?
Crossing is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Crossing: The pedestrian is waiting at the crossing. Isn't that the intersection: Isn't that the intersection where we always meet?
Can I use Crossing and Isn't that the intersection interchangeably?
Not always. Crossing and Isn't that the intersection are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.