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May 21, 2012
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Synonyms for across

Adjective

1. crossed (vs. uncrossed), across, crosstown, cross-town, decussate, intersectant, intersecting
usage: placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across"

Adverb

1. across
usage: to the opposite side; "the football field was 300 feet across"
2. across, over
usage: in such a manner as to be understood and accepted; "she cannot get her ideas across"
3. across, crosswise, crossways
usage: transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across"
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