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

As retailers deplete their pre-tariff inventory, costs are expected to rise across a range of goods, USA TODAY reported. —Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025

Extend the reach of winning creator content across screens and in environments your audience is throughout the day—shopping malls, gyms, bars and restaurants, movie theaters, CTV, etc. —Kristen Dolan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Adverb

Moreover, Itoh peonies are pleasantly perfumed and are the largest peonies, growing up to eight inches across. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025

Marchand dipped to the left, moved the puck to his forehand and fired back across. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025

Phrases Containing across

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