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across from

prepositional phrase.
A2 Elementary American English General-service
Definition

prepositional phrase. in a position on the other side of a street, room, or space.

prepositional phrase. indicating a position on the opposite side of a specified space or boundary. It functions as a complex preposition and is synonymous with 'opposite'.


SIMPLE

The bakery is across from the bank.

CONTEXTUAL

We sat across from each other at the small dinner table and talked for hours.

COMPLEX

The new corporate headquarters was constructed directly across from the historic cathedral, creating a striking architectural contrast.

Usage

commonly used for physical locations and seating arrangements.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'opposite'; while 'opposite' is more common in British English, 'across from' is the standard preference in American English.

Pitfall

The hotel is across to the park.The hotel is across from the park.the preposition 'across' requires 'from' when indicating a relative position on the other side.

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