across (A1)
preposition/adverb
Pronunciation: /əˈkrɒs/
Definition
From one side to the other side of an area.
Examples
She walked across the street.
He looked across the room.
The bridge goes across the river.
How to Use across
- across from (prepositional phrase)
- Facing someone or something. — "My house is across from the park."
- across the street/road/river (collocation)
- On the other side of the street, road, or river. — "The bakery is across the street."
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