Synonyms of across

across 1 of 2

preposition

ə-ˈkrȯs 

1

as in over

to the opposite side of

we rowed across the lake and visited the other couple for the evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• over
• around
• through
• athwart
• round
• beyond
• past

2

as in throughout

in random positions within the boundaries of

sheep scattered across the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throughout
• around
• over
• on
• about
• through
• round

across

2 of 2

adverb

as in through

from one side to the other of an intervening space

will you go across to the Bentley's and see if their phone is working?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• through
• over
• athwart
• clear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of across

Preposition

At least 390 square miles (1,000 square kilometers) has burned across Washington, which has contended with severe drought and a paltry snowpack. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The rooms There are 69 rooms (as well as two serviced apartments) ranging from suites to deluxe rooms, spread across two floors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Each of these pieces is roughly 12 feet across and weighs around 7,500 pounds. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The slender island, about 3 miles across at its widest point, is flanked by warm Gulf waters and a brackish bay, which hold an abundance of native species, such as grouper, red snapper, and shrimp. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing across

• across the board
• come across
• come across (as)
• get across
• run across