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cross

cross

Meaning of cross

English

to go from one side of something to the other

Deutsch

von einer Seite zur anderen gehen oder fahren

cross

Pronunciation

British English
/krɒs/
American English
/krɔs/

cross with German translation

cross usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We cross the street at the traffic light.

Wir überqueren die Straße an der Ampel.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The child crosses the river on a bridge.

Das Kind überquert den Fluss über eine Brücke.

cross synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cross, get across, cut across, intersect, and traverse

get across
🇬🇧English

Manage to cross, often with effort.

often

ENHow did you get across the river?

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
cut across

Take a shortcut through an area.

A2often

ENShe cut across the park to save time.

I
🇬🇧English
intersect

Of lines or roads meeting and crossing.

B1rare word

ENThe two roads intersect at the roundabout.

T
🇬🇧English
traverse

Formal: travel across a large area.

B2rare word

ENThey traversed the mountain range over several days.

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cross belongs to the topic "On the Road →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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cross meaning: what does it mean?

to go from one side of something to the other

cross pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cross is pronounced as /krɒs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cross definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir überqueren die Straße an der Ampel. Translation: We cross the street at the traffic light.

Is cross part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, cross can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cross part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, cross can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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