(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue. Example: I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.
From one side to the other. Example: she helped the blind man across; the river is half a mile across
On the other side. Example: If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?
In a particular direction. Example: He leaned across for a book.
(crosswords) Horizontally. Example: I got stuck on 4 across.
To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest). Example: Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest). Example: That store is across the street.
Across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed). Example: Could you slide that across the table to me, please?
At or near the far end of (a space).
Spanning. Example: This poetry speaks across the centuries.
Throughout. Example: All across the country, voters were communicating their representatives.
So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle. Example: Lay the top stick across the bottom one.
In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.
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