across
Translation
across
Examples
He walked across the road.
He walked across the road.
The shop is just across the street.
The shop is just across the street.
They travelled across the country.
They traveled across the country.
Grammar Patterns
((across)) (sth.) from one side to the other of (sth.) She swam across the lake.
((across)) from (sth.) on the opposite side from (sth.) My house is across from the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: through, over
Etymology
From Old French 'a croix' (in a cross shape), suggesting movement that crosses something.
Memory Tips
Imagine drawing a 'cross' over a map to get from one side to the other.