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Meaning of cross
The primary meaning of the word "cross" is to move or extend from one side of something to the other.
Etymology of cross
The word "cross" originated from Old English "cros", from Old Norse "kross", from Old Irish "cross", from Latin "crux", which means a cross or a gibbet, and is also related to the Latin word "crucem", which means to torture
Historically, the word "cross" has been used to describe a symbol of Christianity, as well as a shape or mark consisting of two lines that cross each other
Synonyms
Definitions
- To move or extend from one side of something to the other
- * A mark or shape consisting of two lines that cross each other
- * A structure with a long horizontal piece of wood, metal, or stone, typically with a shorter vertical piece fixed to it, used as a symbol of Christianity
Usage Examples
- The road crosses the river at a small bridge
- * She had to cross the street to get to the other side
- * The cross on top of the church steeple was a prominent landmark
Antonyms
parallel
uncross
separate
disconnect
divide
part
detach
unlink
unjoin
disunite
diverge
branch
fork
go around
bypass
skirt
avoid
evade
elude
shun