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What Does Across Mean?

Preposition

  • From one side to the other side of something, like a street or a river.
  • In a position that is on the opposite side of something.

Adverb

  • To the other side or in a direction from one side to another.

Across — Full Explanation

Across means to be on the other side of something. If you throw a ball across the yard, it goes from one side to the other.

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Across Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सामने (saamne)

saamne

पार (paar)

paar

ओर (or)

or

kannada
ಅಡ್ಡ (adda)

adda

ಅಡ್ಡ (adda)

adda

ಮೇಲೆ (mele)

mele

bengali
অতিক্রম করা

atikrom kora

অতিক্রম

atikrom

পারাপার

parapar

spanish
a través de

a través de

cruzar en español

cruzar

a través de en español

a través de

Frequently Asked Questions About Across

What does 'across' mean?
The word 'across' means to go from one side to the other side of something, like a street or a river.
How do you pronounce 'across'?
You pronounce 'across' like this: uh-CROSS.
What is the origin of the word 'across'?
The word 'across' comes from the Old English word 'a' meaning 'on' and 'cros' meaning 'cross'.
What is the meaning of 'across' in Hindi?
The word 'across' in Hindi is 'पार' (Pār).