Synonyms for

Crossed

Verb / krɔ:st / Another word for crossed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To go from one side to the other, or to make the sign of the Christian cross with your body or with a pen or pencil.

Synonyms & similar words

getover track crossbreed cutthrough foil sweep uncrossed cover cross scotch baffle uncross interbreed span intersect cutacross passover getacross hybridize hybridise bilk queer frustrate traverse spoil traversed passed transversed spanned covered treaded transcended surpassed exceeded overtaken

Synonyms by register

Formal

intersecting transverse oblique

Informal

mixed confused muddled

Literary

intertwined entwined yoked

Antonyms

straight direct parallel unobstructed clear uncrossed

Common collocations

  • crossed paths
  • crossed fingers
  • crossed my mind
  • crossed the line
  • crossed the border
  • crossed arms
  • crossed wires
  • crossed cheque

Word family

noun cross
verb cross
adjective crossed
adverb crosswise

Usage note

The adjective 'crossed' often implies an intersection or opposition. 'Crossed' can also refer to a state of being annoyed or angry, as in 'He was very crossed'.

Example sentences

  1. I crossed the street to get to the park.
  2. She crossed her fingers for good luck.
  3. The cat crossed the room to get to its bed.
  4. The athlete crossed the finish line first.
  5. He crossed out the mistake in his essay.

Quotes

  • “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” - T.S. Eliot
  • “The path of least resistance leads to crooked rivers and crooked men.” - Henry David Thoreau
  • “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” - Ernest Hemingway

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