across

Definition

To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Etymology

From Middle English acros, from early Middle English a-croiz, a-creoyz, from Anglo-Norman an (“in, on”) + croiz (“in the form of a cross”). More at cross. By surface analysis, a- + cross.

Example Sentences

• "We rowed across the river."
• "Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river."
• "He came across the street to meet me."

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