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a·cross

across

 
pronunciation:
kraws
parts of speech:
preposition, adverb
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: from one side of something to the other side.
We hung ribbons across the window.
 
definition 2: to or on the other side of.
I bought some candy at the store across the street.
 
definition 3: so as to pass over at an angle, as one line crossing over another.
Your "t" looks like an "l" because there is no line across it.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: from one side to the other.
He came to a small stream and jumped across.
definition 2: on or to the other side or end.
She sat across from me at the table.