across

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We rowed across the river.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “across” mean?

To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Is “across” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.