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

Hundreds of thousands across Europe, many of them young people, marched largely peacefully Saturday over rising living costs, housing, education and climate concerns. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

On Tuesday — the official Election Day — polls will be open at hundreds of precinct locations across Central Florida. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Adverb

That will take you across into Braddock, through Rankin, Swissvale, and then to the Parkway East. — John Shumway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

The Dodgers had runners on base in all but three innings, but couldn't get enough across. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing across

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