Word
crosses
Phoneticscross·es
US/ˈkɹɔsɪz/
UK/kɹˈɒsɪz/
Definitions
01to go across
v. to move from one side of something to the other side.
v. to move across a line, path, or area from one side to the other. This third-person singular form takes a direct object.
“The cat always crosses the street when it sees the neighbor's dog.”
“The highway crosses the state line at a remote mountain pass where the altitude often causes sudden weather shifts.”
Synonyms
02to intersect
v. when two lines or roads meet and go over each other.
v. to meet and intersect at a specific point. Used for lines, paths, or abstract concepts that overlap.
“The main road crosses the railway track just outside the village.”
“The narrative crosses several timelines, weaving together the experiences of three generations within a single family home.”
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