cross
Translation
cross, intersection, hybrid
Examples
He wears a small silver cross.
He wears a small silver cross.
Mark it with a cross.
Mark it with a cross.
It's a cross between a horse and a donkey.
It's a cross between a horse and a donkey.
Grammar Patterns
a cross a symbol shaped like a + or x He wears a small silver cross.
a cross between A and B a mixture of two things It's a cross between a horse and a donkey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crucifix, intersection
Etymology
From Latin 'crux' meaning 'cross'.
Memory Tips
Picture the shape of a crossroads or the symbol '+', which is a cross.