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Meaning of the word across in English

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across

US /əˈkrɑːs/
UK /əˈkrɑːs/
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Preposition

1.

from one side to the other of (something)

Example:
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She walked across the street.
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There's a bridge across the river.
Synonym:
overbeyondpast
2.

on the opposite side of

Example:
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The store is just across the street.
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He lives across the river from me.
Synonym:
oppositefacing

Adverb

1.

from one side to the other

Example:
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He swam across to the other bank.
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The boat sailed across the lake.
Synonym:
overthrough
2.

so as to be understood or accepted

Example:
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He tried to get his message across.
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Her enthusiasm came across clearly.
Synonym:
understoodclearcomprehensible
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come acrossget across