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Cross Definition & Meaning

1. A symbol consisting of two intersecting lines, often used to represent christianity.

Example: The church had a large cross on top of its roof.

2. To go from one side of something to the other, often involving a physical barrier.

Example: We had to cross the bridge to get to the other side of the river.

3. To mix or combine two or more things.

Example: The recipe called for us to cross the eggs and sugar together.

4. To oppose or challenge someone or something.

Example: The politician was quick to cross his opponent's arguments during the debate.

5. A hybrid of two different species or breeds.

Example: The labradoodle is a popular cross between a labrador retriever and a poodle.

Examples of the word cross used in sentences.

  • My little brother likes to cross out words he doesn't know in books.
  • I need to cross out this item on my grocery list because it's unavailable.
  • The hiker had to cross the river by jumping from rock to rock.
  • Can you cross your fingers for me, I have an important test tomorrow.
  • Please cross the street only when the traffic light turns green.
  • I need to cross the street to get to the other side.
  • We have to cross the desert to reach our final destination.
  • The cat likes to cross her paws when she sleeps.
  • The hiker used a stick to cross the unstable stones in the river.
  • The two rivers cross each other at this point.
  • I always cross the street at the crosswalk because it's safer there.
  • Do you think we're allowed to cross out the wrong answer and fill in the correct one?
  • The bridge we need to cross has been closed due to the heavy rainfall.
  • My heart started to race when I saw the black cat cross my path this morning.
  • It's important to cross-reference your sources before including any information in your research paper.
  • Despite crossing off everything on her to-do list, Sarah still felt unfulfilled and stressed.
  • After crossing the busy road, I finally reached the other side and heaved a sigh of relief.
  • The detective was able to cross-reference the testimonies of the witnesses and piece together the crime scene.
  • As a well-travelled person, John has a wealth of cross-cultural knowledge and experiences to share.
  • The company's decision to cross-sell its products proved to be a successful marketing strategy.
  • After years of hard work and dedication, she finally crossed the finish line of the marathon and felt a sense of immense accomplishment and pride.
  • In a world where cultures often clash, it is important to cross boundaries and attempt to understand and appreciate different perspectives.
  • The detective's investigation led him to cross paths with the notorious criminal, and he knew he had to tread carefully to avoid any harm.
  • As an immigrant, he had to cross many barriers and challenges to build a successful life in a new country.
  • The protesters decided to cross the bridge to make their voices heard and demand justice for their cause.
  • Despite the language barrier, we were able to cross the cultural divide and form a strong bond.
  • The athlete's dedication and hard work allowed him to cross the finish line in first place.
  • The political tension between the two countries made it difficult for citizens to cross the border.
  • The church at the top of the hill was a popular destination for tourists to cross off their sightseeing list.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking research has the potential to cross over into multiple fields, revolutionizing modern science.
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