Synonyms for

Crossing

Verb / ˈkrɔ:sɪŋ / Another word for crossing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Crossing means to move from one side to the other, or to intersect or pass over something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

intersection junction confluence concourse

Informal

pass way cut

Literary

transit passage traverse

Antonyms

parallel avoidance detour divergence separation disconnection

Common collocations

  • street crossing
  • pedestrian crossing
  • railway crossing
  • river crossing
  • border crossing
  • crossing point
  • crossing guard
  • crossing the road

Word family

noun crossing
verb cross
adjective crossing
adverb crosswise

Usage note

As a noun, 'crossing' most commonly refers to a place where one crosses, such as a street crossing or a river crossing. It can also refer to the act of crossing. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the place and the action.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a zebra crossing on my way to school today.
  2. The crossing guard helped us cross the street safely.
  3. I am excited to cross the river using the new bridge.
  4. The train stopped at the level crossing to allow cars to pass.
  5. The hiker had to cross the stream to continue on the trail.

Quotes

  • I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. - J. B. Priestley
  • You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Rabindranath Tagore
  • We cross our bridges as we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a memory of the smell of smoke, and the presumption that once our eyes watered. - Tom Stoppard

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