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

Events in Madagascar reflect a broader trend of similar protests in recent years, impacting countries across Africa, Asia and South America. —Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025

Toast until lightly crisp, mash a ripe avocado with a fork, and spread it evenly across the bread. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025

Adverb

Move across and then down the glass, dipping the sponge or cloth back in the water to clean it as needed. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025

Then tiny balls of solder, some only tens of micrometers across, are attached to the chips. —IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing across

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