across

/ə-ˈkrȯs/

derivative of

preposition

  1. from one side to the opposite side of : over, through

  2. on the opposite side of

  3. so as to intersect or pass through at an angle

swam across the river

lives across the street from us

adverb

  1. in a position reaching from one side to the other : crosswise

  2. to or on the opposite side

  3. so as to be understandable, acceptable, or successful

cut the potato across into thin slices

adjective

  1. being in a crossed position

stood with her arms across