Across (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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preposition
  1. from one side to the other of: a bridge across a river.
  2. on or to the other side of; beyond: across the sea.
  3. into contact with; into the presence of, usually by accident: to come across an old friend; to run across a first edition of Byron.
  4. crosswise of or transversely to the length of something; athwart: coats across the bed; straddled across the boundary line.
adverb
  1. from one side to another.
  2. on the other side: We'll soon be across.
  3. crosswise; transversely: with arms across.
  4. so as to be understood or learned: He couldn't get the idea across to the class.
  5. into a desired or successful state: to put a business deal across.
adjective
  1. being in a crossed or transverse position; crosswise: an across pattern of supporting beams.
preposition
  1. from one side to the other side of
  2. on or at the other side of
  3. so as to transcend boundaries or barriers
  4. fully informed about; dealing with
adverb
  1. from one side to the other
  2. on or to the other side
Across (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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