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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of across

Preposition

From there, our support quickly grew to extend to 54 families across the country by the end of the year. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025

See dates In 2025, visitors get free entrance to more than 400 national parks across the country on a total of six days, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 20, the National Park Service said in its release. —Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Adverb

The film opens with Fei-hung getting into a fight all across (and under) a train with a military officer who has mistaken Fei-hung's box of ginseng for his own box containing the Imperial Seal. —ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025

It’s built strong enough to drive a car across, Duplechan said, not to mention hold a dance party. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing across

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