across

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Synonyms: cross, accross, lcross, lacross, acros, acoss, acrose, acrost, macross

Antonyms: cross, accross, lcross, lacross, acros, acoss, acrose, acrost, macross

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Preposition

1. [[to|To]], [[toward]]{{,}} or [[from]] the [[far]] side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
2. On the [[opposite]] side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
3. {{lb|en|Southern US|AAVE}} across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
4. From one [[side]] to the [[other]] within (a space being traversed).
5. At or near the [[far]] end of (a space).
6. [[span|Spanning]].
7. [[throughout|Throughout]].
8. So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.
9. In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.

Adverb

1. From one [[side]] to the [[other]].
2. On the other side.
3. In a [[particular]] direction.
4. {{lb|en|crosswords}} [[horizontally|Horizontally]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|crosswords|often in combination}} A word that runs [[horizontal]]ly in the completed puzzle [[grid]] or its associated clue.

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