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cross

 
 
pronunciation:
kraws
parts of speech:
noun, verb, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A cross is a straight line with another line across it. Something that has this shape is also called a cross.
Many flags of the world have a cross on them.
 
definition 2: A cross is a thing in the shape of a cross, especially something used as a symbol for the Christian religion.
She wore a small, gold cross on a chain around her neck.
 
definition 3: A cross is a mixture of two kinds of animals or plants.
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
similar words:
blend, combination, mix
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: crosses, crossing, crossed
definition 1: When you cross a street, you move from one side of the street to the other.
There is a light at the corner that tells us when it's safe to cross the street.
 
synonyms:
go across, move across
similar words:
advance, cut across, intersect, pass, travel, walk
definition 2: When a bridge crosses a river, it goes from one side of the river to the other. When a street crosses another street, it cuts through it.
A train bridge crosses the highway.Main Street crosses Elm Street and keeps going for ten more blocks.
synonyms:
intersect, meet
similar words:
connect, cut, join, link
definition 3: When you cross things, you put them in a crossed position.
Some people cross their fingers for luck.
synonyms:
fold
similar words:
span, twist
 
part of speech: adjective
inflections: crosser, crossest
definition: When someone is cross, they are in a bad mood and can get angry easily.
The teacher is always cheerful, so it was strange that she seemed cross today.
similar words:
angry, grumpy, ill, mad
Word Builder: cross +
  • crosswalk:
    a part of the road that is marked off for people to cross on foot.
  • cross-eyed:
    having both eyes pointing in toward the nose.
  • crossroad:
    a road that crosses another road.
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