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cross
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- pronunciation:
- kraws
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, adjective
- phrases:
- cross out
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an upright line or pole with a horizontal one across it.
- similar words:
- crisscross
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| definition 2: |
something in the shape of a cross that is used as a symbol for Christianity.
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| definition 3: |
a difficulty or burden.
Being teased by my brothers was my cross to bear while I was growing up.- synonyms:
- adversity, affliction, burden, distress, ordeal, sorrow, trial
- similar words:
- difficulty, illness, misfortune, mishap, pain, problem, trouble, worry
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| definition 4: |
a mixture of two kinds of animals or plants that has characteristics of both parents; hybrid.
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.- similar words:
- blend, combination, mix, mongrel
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| related words: |
burden, chore, load, trial |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
crosses, crossing, crossed |
| definition 1: |
to move across.
Let's cross the street.
- synonyms:
- go across, move across
- similar words:
- advance, crisscross, cut across, ford, intersect, pass, travel, walk
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| definition 2: |
to place in a crossed position.
I crossed my arms across my chest.- synonyms:
- fold
- similar words:
- span, twist
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| definition 3: |
to pass across or intersect.
The bridge crossed the stream.- synonyms:
- intersect, meet
- similar words:
- bisect, connect, cut, join, link
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| definition 4: |
to mark off or scratch out from a list (usually followed by "out" or "off").
We crossed out the names of the people who were not coming to the party.- synonyms:
- scratch
- similar words:
- cancel, delete, destroy, edit, eliminate, erase, omit, remove
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| definition 5: |
to work against; oppose.
If you cross Miss Chen, she will be very angry.- synonyms:
- oppose, resist
- similar words:
- block, challenge, hinder, obstruct, prevent, stop
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
crosser, crossest |
| definition: |
in a bad mood.
He's very cross today, so don't bother him.- synonyms:
- cranky, disagreeable, grouchy
- similar words:
- angry, grumpy, ill, irritable, mad
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| related words: |
crude, sullen |
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| phrase: |
cross out |
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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