cross — to go across from one side to the other
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go across from one side to the other
Pronunciation (IPA): /krɔːs/
Example Sentences
- My cat gets cross when I forget to feed him on time.
- It suddenly crossed my mind that I left the stove on.
- Let's cross our fingers and hope the teacher doesn't give us homework today.
cross
VERB[/krɔːs/]
to go across from one side to the other
She waits for the light, then quickly crosses the busy street with her dog.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'kross' and Old Irish 'cros', both meaning a cross or crucifix. These words were adopted into Old English through Norse and Celtic contact, ultimately tracing back to Latin 'crux' meaning cross or stake.
Breakdown
cross (noun/verb) - a simple morpheme with no productive affixes in its base form. The word itself comes from Old Norse 'kross' (a cross or crucifix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat gets cross when I forget to feed him on time.”
“It suddenly crossed my mind that I left the stove on.”
“Let's cross our fingers and hope the teacher doesn't give us homework today.”
“The old bridge is too dangerous to cross during storms.”
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