across
/əˈkɹɑs//əˈkɹɒs//əˈkɹɔs/noun
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(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.
Example: I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.
adverb
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From one side to the other.
Example: she helped the blind man across; the river is half a mile across
On the other side.
Example: If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?
In a particular direction.
Example: He leaned across for a book.
(crosswords) Horizontally.
Example: I got stuck on 4 across.
preposition
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To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: That store is across the street.
Across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
Example: Could you slide that across the table to me, please?