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

Bills struggle to survive the legislative process Even when lawmakers agree on a proposal, getting it across the finish line presents another challenge. — Nora O'Neill 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Circuit breakers were triggered once again, and contagion across the region saw steep declines for the Nikkei, led by the big tech names. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 July 2026

Adverb

Each of these pieces is roughly 12 feet across and weighs around 7,500 pounds. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The slender island, about 3 miles across at its widest point, is flanked by warm Gulf waters and a brackish bay, which hold an abundance of native species, such as grouper, red snapper, and shrimp. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing across

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