When used as a preposition, 'across' can also mean on the other side of something. It indicates a location relative to another point, often implying separation by an intervening space.
Synonyms
oppositeon the other side ofbeyond
Antonyms
this side ofnearby
Translations
across in your language
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عربي
تُستخدم للإشارة إلى وجود شيء ما على الجانب الآخر.
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اردو
یہ کسی چیز کے دوسری طرف ہونے کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
यह किसी चीज़ के दूसरी तरफ होने को दर्शाता है।
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中文
它表示在某物的另一边。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means on the opposite side. It shows where something is located. Like a house on the other side of the street.
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Memory TipThink of 'across' as 'on the other side'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The cat walked across (from one side to the other) the street to get to the park.
My friend lives in the house just across (on the other side) the road from mine.
We swam across (from one side to the other) the lake to reach the small island.