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

This past spring, the research team surveyed native bees at 26 forests across the Northeast, documenting the plants bees visited before any restoration began. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Demand for cooling is rising across the city and the nation, contributing to higher energy bills as households rely more on air conditioning during extreme heat. — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Eno put the label on hiatus in 1991 to concentrate on his own work, and the catalogue moved across to All Saints Records. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Related Articles Occupying an underground gallery beneath the baths, the mosaic measures 33 feet high and over 50 feet across. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing across

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