crossed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
placed over one another, like your arms or legs when you sit.
positioned such that one part lies over another; frequently used to describe limbs or lines.
Simple“She sat on the sofa with her legs crossed and read her book.”
In context“The portrait depicted the scholar with arms crossed, staring pensively at the collection of manuscripts scattered across the mahogany desk.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a line drawn through something to show it is finished or cancelled.
marked with a crosswise line, typically to indicate that an item has been deleted, cancelled, or completed.
Simple“He looked at his list and saw that every task was already crossed out.”
In context“The editor returned the manuscript with several paragraphs crossed through in red ink, suggesting they were redundant to the main argument.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
feeling the effects of both alcohol and drugs at the same time.
experiencing the simultaneous effects of alcohol and marijuana; a synonym for 'crossfaded'.
Simple“He felt dizzy because he got crossed at the party last night.”
In context“The speaker warned the students about the unpredictable physical reactions that occur when someone becomes crossed after mixing different substances.”
UsageUsually functions as a predicative adjective after the verb 'to be' or 'to get'.
Teacher's tipThis is very informal and specific to youth culture; learners should avoid using it in professional or academic settings.
SynonymscrossfadedAntonyms
“It said 12,658 Albanians crossed the Channel in 2022 – a dramatic spike, but equivalent to only about 1% of overall UK long-term immigration that year.”
“Speaking to Variety about her success on the platform, Elizabeth said: “I crossed 1 million dollars in nine days.”