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cross

cross

Meaning of cross

go across

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EN-UK/tə ˈkrɒs/
EN-US/ˈkrɔs/
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cross with Russian translation

cross usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Велосипедисты должны осторожно пересекать перекрёсток в утренний час пик.

Cyclists must cross the junction carefully during the morning rush.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Нам пришлось пересекать скоростную дорогу по пешеходному мосту.

We had to cross the dual carriageway using the pedestrian bridge.

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cross belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

crossпересекать
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

cross synonyms

Related words worth learning together

cut across
Means to take a shorter route across an area; implies shortcut or diagonal route.
pass through
Emphasizes going through an area or place, usually entering and exiting it.
go through
Common, simple phrase for moving through tunnels, buildings, areas, or experiencing something.
intersect
Usually used for two lines/roads that meet or cross at a point; more technical.
pass
Can mean go past or move by something rather than cross it; has broader uses.
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C
🇬🇧en
cut across

Means to take a shorter route across an area; implies shortcut or diagonal route.

A2Often

She cut across the park to save time.

P
🇬🇧en
pass through

Emphasizes going through an area or place, usually entering and exiting it.

A2Often

We passed through the town on our way north.

🇬🇧en

Common, simple phrase for moving through tunnels, buildings, areas, or experiencing something.

A1Very Often

He went through the tunnel quickly.

I
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intersect

Usually used for two lines/roads that meet or cross at a point; more technical.

B1Rarely

The two roads intersect at the roundabout.

🇬🇧en

Can mean go past or move by something rather than cross it; has broader uses.

A1Very Often

The car passed the junction.

T
🇬🇧en
traverse

Formal; to travel across or through a large area or difficult terrain.

B2Rarely

They traversed the mountain range over several days.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on extent between two points (e.g. a bridge spans a river); not primarily about movement.

B2Rarely

The bridge spans the river.

F
🇬🇧en
ford

Specific: to cross a river or stream at a shallow place, often by wading or driving.

B2Rarely

They forded the river on horseback.

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How to pronounce cross and what this word means

cross means cross. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cross

/tə ˈkrɒs/

cross translation

cross

cross examples

Cyclists must cross the junction carefully during the morning rush.

cross transcription

/tə ˈkrɒs/, /ˈkrɔs/

Questions about this word

cross meaning: what does it mean?

go across

cross pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Cyclists must cross the junction carefully during the morning rush. Translation: Велосипедисты должны осторожно пересекать перекрёсток в утренний час пик.

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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