Meaning & use
Across
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From one side of something to the other; spanning or reaching the full width or extent of an area.
See it in a sentence
They walked across the bridge to reach the other side of the river.
News of the discovery spread quickly across the scientific community.
A note on using this word
Also works as an adverb, as in 'the river was a mile across,' describing the width or extent of something rather than a movement.
Words with a similar meaning
overthrough
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Another way to use it
2. adverb
Measuring from one side to the other; in width.
The lake was nearly two miles across at its widest point.
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