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 Capote worked across the Atlantic, Bennett stayed in touch. —Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026

Following the death, protests have broken out across the nation. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

Adverb

Because of its short wavelength, infrared laser light must be lined up very precisely with the core of an optical fiber, which is only around 10 µm across. —IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025

Hammer a few nails at varying points parallel to each other on two beams, then loop bungee cords across. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Phrases Containing across

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