Synonyms of across

across 1 of 2

preposition

ə-ˈkrȯs 

1

as in over

to the opposite side of

we rowed across the lake and visited the other couple for the evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• over
• around
• through
• athwart
• round
• beyond
• past

2

as in throughout

in random positions within the boundaries of

sheep scattered across the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throughout
• around
• over
• on
• about
• through
• round

across

2 of 2

adverb

as in through

from one side to the other of an intervening space

will you go across to the Bentley's and see if their phone is working?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• through
• over
• athwart
• clear

Examples of across in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

Here's a list of great spots across metro Detroit to check out. —Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024

Madison Lammert covers child care and early education across Wisconsin as a Report for America corps member based at The Appleton Post-Crescent. —Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024

Adverb

The building where the gunman had climbed up, crawled across, and ultimately fired fatal shots, was completely obstructed from the view of the crowd by tractor trailers. —Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2024

At about eight feet across, the electrolyzers are made of metal plates and membranes held together by huge bolts. —Michael Copley, NPR, 22 Sep. 2024

Phrases Containing across

• across the board
• come across
• come across (as)
• get across
• run across