across

across is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ə-krŏs, IPA: /əˈkrɒs/, SAMPA: /@"krQs/
• (US) enPR: ə-krôs, IPA: /əˈkrɔs/, SAMPA: /@"krOs/
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Preposition

Preposition across

A bridge across the water

1. To the other side.

   I walked across the bridge.

2. On the other side.

   I can see him across the street.

3. Crossing, on both sides of.

   The bridge is across the stream.

Synonyms

• (to the other side) over
• (on the other side) over, beyond
• (crossing) crossing, spanning, over

Related words

• cross