cross
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to move from one side of something to the other side.
v.to move or extend from one side of a space or boundary to the other.
Simple“Be careful and look both ways before you cross the busy street.”
In context“The refugees had to cross the mountain range at night to avoid detection by border patrols.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.when two lines or roads meet and go over each other.
v.to intersect or lie across something else.
Simple“The two hiking trails cross each other near the old wooden bridge.”
In context“The railway lines cross the main highway at a sharp angle, requiring a sophisticated signaling system.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to go against someone or disagree with their plans.
v.to oppose, thwart, or go against the wishes or plans of another.
Simple“He is a dangerous man to cross if you value your job.”
In context“Few colleagues dared to cross the CEO once she had made a final decision on the merger.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
v.to mix two different types of animals or plants to make a new one.
v.to cause two different species or breeds to interbreed.
Simple“The gardener decided to cross the red rose with a white one.”
In context“Researchers attempted to cross the drought-resistant strain with the high-yield variety to create a superior crop.”
Synonymshybridizeinterbreed - 05 A2 Elementary
n.a shape made of two lines that go across each other.
n.a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars.
Simple“Mark the correct answer with a small cross in the box.”
In context“The architect incorporated a stone cross into the design of the church's eastern facade.”
Synonyms - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a mixture of two different things, animals, or plants.
n.an animal, plant, or thing produced by mixing two different types or breeds.
Simple“A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.”
In context“The new musical style was a fascinating cross between traditional folk and modern electronic beats.”
- 07 B1 Intermediate
n.kicking or hitting a ball from the side of the field toward the middle.
n.a pass from a side of the pitch toward the center, typically near the opponent's goal.
Simple“The winger sent a perfect cross into the box for the striker to head.”
In context“The defender failed to intercept the low cross, allowing the striker an easy tap-in at the far post.”
Synonyms - 08 C1 Advanced
n.a difficult problem that you have to deal with for a long time.
n.a burden or affliction that must be borne with patience.
Simple“Caring for his sick brother was a heavy cross to bear.”
In context“She viewed her chronic illness not as a tragedy, but as a cross she had to carry with dignity.”
Synonyms - 09 A2 Elementary
adj.feeling a little bit angry or annoyed with someone.
adj.annoyed, irritable, or bad-tempered.
Simple“Please don't be cross with me for being late to dinner.”
In context“The teacher grew increasingly cross as the students continued to whisper during the lecture.”
- 10 C1 Advanced
adj.going across from one side to the other.
adj.lying or passing across; transverse.
Simple“The carpenter added a cross beam to make the roof stronger.”
In context“The pilot struggled to land the aircraft due to a powerful cross wind hitting the runway from the north.”
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Usage cross the border · cross boundary · cross section
* As an English surname, from the noun cross, as in crossroads. Also a calque of this word in various European languages, such as French Lacroix, German Kreutz, Serbo-Croatian Križ. Compare Crouch, Crozier, Kriz. * As an Irish surname, shortened from McCrossen. * As a German surname, Americanized from Kross, from Middle Low German krus (“pitcher, vessel”), which is possibly an old Germanic borrowing of Ancient Greek κρωσσός (krōssós, “pitcher, pail, urn”). Also a variant of Kress.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.