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Definition across

Etymology

From Middle English acros, acrosse, equivalent to a- +‎ cross. Compare also Middle English acrois, a-croiz, acreoiz, from Anglo-Norman an (“in, on”) + croiz (“in the form of a cross”). More at cross.

Preposition

across

1. To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
2. On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
3. (Southern US, African American Vernacular) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
4. From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
5. At or near the far end of (a space).
6. Spanning.
7. Throughout.
8. So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.
9. In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.

Adverb

across (not comparable)

1. From one side to the other.
2. On the other side.
3. In a particular direction.
4. (crosswords) Horizontally.

Noun

across (plural acrosses)

1. (crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

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