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

The food hub works with 60 to 65 farms across Arkansas; one of its larger clients is Fayetteville Public Schools. —Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025

The Tigers were blown out 38-17, and they were dominated across the board. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025

Adverb

Using a rolling pin, press the crust into a ¼-inch-thick circle that’s about 12 inches across. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025

At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface. —Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025

Phrases Containing across

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