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crossto 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/

Korean meaning: 건드리다, 횡단하다

Korean pronunciation: 크**로**스

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

cross concept
💡 Concept

to go across from one side to the other

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/krɔːs/
🇬🇧 UK/krɒs/

🌳Etymology

Rootcross

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.

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🎵Rhyme

bosslosstossmoss
boss
loss
toss
moss

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat gets cross when I forget to feed him on time.

It suddenly crossed my mind that I left the stove on.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

traverseintersectangryirritated

Antonyms

pleasedhappyavoid

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crossingcrossroadcrucifyintersection