Cross /kɹɑs/

The meaning and definition of Cross, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
“Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.”
Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

verb

To make or form a cross.
To move relatively.

adjective

Transverse; lying across the main direction.
“At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.”
Opposite, opposed to.
“His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.”

Synonyms True Cross hybrid cross-fertilize crossbreed angry annoyed

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Cross /kɹɑs/

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