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

Earhart was traveling with her navigator, Fred Noonan, in a twin-engine Lockheed Electra when the duo vanished while in flight from New Guinea to Howland Island during Earhart's attempt to make history as the first female pilot to fly across the globe. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

This plan will also piggyback on China’s major ramping up of the use of robotics in many industries across the country. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025

Adverb

Whereas French manicures typically curve along the edge of the nail down to the cuticle—even when it's done on square nails—Lovato's micro tips are painted straight across. —Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Sep. 2025

Getting your message across may stall when Mercury confronts Saturn. —Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing across

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