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preposition

ə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce across (audio)
Definition of acrossnext
1
as in over
to the opposite side of we rowed across the lake and visited the other couple for the evening

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Relevance
2
as in throughout
in random positions within the boundaries of sheep scattered across the field

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across

2 of 2

adverb

as in through
from one side to the other of an intervening space will you go across to the Bentley's and see if their phone is working?

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Recent Examples of across
Preposition
In just a few weeks, voters across the state will be considering Amendment 3, which would nearly eliminate most property taxes for Florida homeowners. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 For Shannon Marimón, executive director of ReadyCT, a CBIA affiliate that focuses on providing career pathways support to students across the state, the commission has a tremendous opportunity before it. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Along the back wall, Neanderthals kept a row of small hearths, around 50 centimeters across and spaced a meter or so apart, with almost no debris around them. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 Dippie’s mural, at 60 feet in height and nearly 20 feet across, is a formidable presence within the city’s creative landscape. — David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for across
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across
  1. over
  2. throughout
  3. through
  4. around
Preposition
  • Congress weighs competing proposals Anthropic’s draft enters a crowded legislative debate over how the United States should regulate frontier AI.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Conwell averaged 17 points per game and dished out 18 assists to four turnovers over the last three preseason games.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of over
Preposition
  • Cups and bowls used as utensils to dispense food throughout kitchen.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Crown molding, used throughout much of the home, adds an additional elegant touch.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of throughout
Adverb
  • Brush remaining sauce over fillet and broil until deeply charred and salmon is opaque all the way through, about 5 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Younger children play at the soccer fields in the complex, including the one where the truck came barreling through, Trammell said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of through
Preposition
  • Vocals strain at the center of the songs while lonesome organs burn around the margins like the argon glow of a street-sign montage.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Many metro stations were closed Saturday at police request, including those around the Champs-Elysées and near the presidential palace, Parliament and government offices.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of around

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“Across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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