Synonyms for

Crossover

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

Definition

Crossover means the act of crossing over or crossing something from one side to another. It can also refer to a type of vehicle that combines features of a sports utility vehicle and a car.

Synonyms & similar words

crossovervoter crossingover crossing crosswalk transference transition exchange hybrid mix amalgamation combination crossbred mongrel mutt crossbreed cross hybridization interbreeding cross-pollination intercrossing cross-fertilization cross-fertilisation

Synonyms by register

Formal

intersection confluence amalgamation fusion

Informal

mix blend mashup fusion

Literary

conjunction intermingling amalgam

Antonyms

parallel separation divergence disconnection disjunction disunity

Common collocations

  • genre crossover
  • cultural crossover
  • successful crossover
  • major crossover
  • artist crossover
  • music crossover
  • film crossover

Word family

noun crossover
verb crossover
adjective crossover

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the merging of different genres, styles, or categories. Can also refer to a physical crossing point, especially in sports or traffic.

Example sentences

  1. I had to use a crossover bridge to get across the river.
  2. The car is a crossover between a sedan and an SUV.
  3. He used a quick crossover move to get past the defender and score.
  4. The dog is a cute little crossover breed.
  5. The book is a crossover between a mystery and a romance novel.

Quotes

  • "Crossing the starting line may be an act of courage, but crossing the finish line is an act of faith. Faith is what kees us going when nothing else will."
  • "A crossover is nothing more than a change of direction."
  • "A good crossover is when you can make the defender think you're going one way and you're actually going the other."

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