Pronunciation

/əˈbrɒs/

Definitions

Noun

• Across (noun): Refers to moving or extending from one side of something to the opposite side, typically horizontally. For example: “The bridge spans across the river.”
• Acrostic (noun): A form of writing where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase when read horizontally. For example: “A clever fox jumps across the field.”

Preposition

• Across (preposition): Expresses movement from one side to another, usually in relation to a surface or distance. For example: “Walk across the street.”
• Transcend (preposition, often followed by ‘across’): To go beyond or extend beyond a particular level or boundary. For example: “His music transcends cultural boundaries.”

Phrases

• “From side to side” describes movement across.
• “Traveling across the country” means moving horizontally over a large area.
• “Covering the entire board” means to span all the way across a game board.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The painting showcases a landscape that stretches across the canvas.”
• Preposition: “The children played tag, running across the lawn.”
• Transitive usage: “Her thoughts transcended the physical classroom, reaching across time and space.”

Synonyms

• Over
• Through
• From end to end -横向的
• Spanning

Antonyms

• Within
• Inside -纵向的
• Limited to a side