Meaning
From one side of something to the other side.
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Word origin
From Old French a croix, meaning in the shape of a cross, so lying from side to side.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- a croix
- English cognates
- cross
Examples
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"Across" means from one bank to the other.
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"Across" here means on the other side.
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"Across" shows movement over a flat surface.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: across, gasp, track and 7 more words.