Cool MateMeaning of Cross
In simple words: To go from one side to another.
Cross in a sentence
- Please cross the street at the crosswalk.
- I need to cross these items off my to-do list.
- We will cross the river using the boat.
- You should not cross your arms when speaking to someone.
- To cross paths with an old friend was a nice surprise.
How to use Cross
Use 'cross' when talking about moving across a space or area. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
cross + object
Memory hint
Imagine crossing your arms — it helps you remember you are moving across something.
Related words
Cross appears in
Cross in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عبور
الذهاب من جانب إلى آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পার হওয়া, অতিক্রম করা
এক পাশ থেকে অন্য পাশে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Kreuz
Von einer Seite zur anderen gehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Cruzar
Ir de un lado a otro.
- Persianفارسی
عبور کردن، رد شدن، خط زدن
از یک طرف به طرف دیگر رفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Traverser, Croiser
Aller d'un côté à l'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्रॉस
एक तरफ से दूसरी तरफ जाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Attraversare, Sbarrare, Incrociare
Andare da una parte all'altra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cruzar
Ir de um lado para outro.
- RussianРусский
Пересекать, крест
Перейти с одной стороны на другую.
- Urduاردو
پارو زدن، عبور کردن
ایک طرف سے دوسری طرف جانا۔
- Chinese中文
穿越
从一边走到另一边。
More words like Cross
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Cross
What does Cross mean?
To go from one side to another.
What is the definition of Cross?
to go across; to pass or stretch from one side to the other
How do you use Cross in a sentence?
Please cross the street at the crosswalk.
Can you give another example of Cross?
I need to cross these items off my to-do list.
What are synonyms for Cross?
Common alternatives include occur to somebody.
What is the opposite of Cross?
Opposite meanings include stay, remain, sidestep.
What words go with Cross?
It commonly pairs with quickly, slowly, safely, try to, from, into, over.
What are common mistakes when using Cross?
Confused with 'cross' meaning angry. Using 'cross' without an object, e.g., 'I will cross' instead of 'I will cross the street.'
How do you pronounce Cross?
US: /["/krɔːs/","/ˈkrɔːsɪz/","/krɔːst/","/ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/krɒs/","/ˈkrɒsɪz/","/krɒst/","/ˈkrɒsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cross?
Use 'cross' when talking about moving across a space or area. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Cross?
"Cross" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.