The meaning of ACROSS is from one side to the opposite side of : over, through. How to use across in a sentence.

1. From one side to the other: The footbridge swayed when I ran across. 2. On or to the opposite side: We came across by ferry. 3. Crosswise; crossed. 4. In such a manner as to be …

ACROSS meaning: 1 : from one side to the other side of (something); 2 : on the other side of (something)

Across means on the other side of something, or from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road or river: … We use across as a preposition (prep) and …

You use across to say that a particular expression is shown on someone's face. An enormous grin spread across his face.

Across describes something that's situated on the opposite side or the direction you have to go to get from one side to another.

a•cross /əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɑs/ prep. from one side to the other of: a bridge across a river. on or to the other side of; beyond: across the sea. so as to cross: The path cut across the meadow. adv. …

6 days ago · We rowed across the river. Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river. He came across the street to meet me.

Across is a preposition that indicates movement, placement, or action from one side or location to the other side or location of something. It can also refer to covering or spanning a certain …

Definition of across adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.