Dec 6, 2016 · The meaning of ACROSS is from one side to the opposite side of : over, through. How to use across in a sentence.

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 …

Definition of across preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 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. …

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

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 …

Something that is across something such as a street, river, or area is on the other side of it. Anyone from the houses across the road could see him. When I saw you across the room I …

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