Synonyms of across

across 1 of 2

preposition

ə-ˈkrȯs 

1

as in over

to the opposite side of

we rowed across the lake and visited the other couple for the evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• over
• around
• through
• athwart
• round
• beyond
• past

2

as in throughout

in random positions within the boundaries of

sheep scattered across the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throughout
• around
• over
• on
• about
• through
• round

across

2 of 2

adverb

as in through

from one side to the other of an intervening space

will you go across to the Bentley's and see if their phone is working?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• through
• over
• athwart
• clear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of across

Preposition

Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Temperatures have reached dangerous levels across Japan and 40 degrees Celsius was reported today for the first time this year. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Adverb

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Evenepoel, meanwhile, was forced to close the gap to the front group by himself, jumping across with 21km remaining, with a grateful Alex Baudin in his slipstream. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing across

• across the board
• come across
• come across (as)
• get across
• run across