He took the opportunity to travel across Europe.
He took the opportunity to travel across Europe.
English
across
əˈkɹɒs, əˈkɹɑs, əˈkɹɔs
Meaning: from one side to the other; on the opposite side of
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Example sentences
The dog ran across the busy street.
The dog ran across the busy street.
The massive cargo ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
The massive cargo ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
She moved supply across the dance floor.
She moved supply across the dance floor.
He tried to balance the book on his head while walking across the room.
He tried to balance the book on his head while walking across the room.
Usage Notes
Used to describe movement or position relative to a space or boundary like a road, river, or field.
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