Pronunciation: /əˈkrɔs/
adverb an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Across' can also be used as an adverb to describe the direction or extent of movement.
A1 I walked across the street to get to the store.
A2 She swam across the river to reach the other side.
B1 The message spread quickly across social media.
B2 The news of the accident traveled quickly across the small town.
C1 The artist's work is known across the world for its unique style.
C2 The novel's themes resonate across different cultures and time periods.
preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'Across' is a preposition that indicates movement from one side to another or from one point to another.
A1 I walked across the street to get to the park.
A2 She swam across the river to reach the other side.
B1 The hikers trekked across the mountain range to reach the summit.
B2 The message was conveyed across the organization through a series of meetings.
C1 The artist's work has spread across the world, gaining international recognition.
C2 The new technology has revolutionized communication across all sectors of society.
formal The company has offices across the globe.
informal I saw your friend across the street.
slang I spotted a cool new restaurant across town.
figurative She came across as very confident during the presentation.
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