cross

adjective

UK /krɒs/

Word Forms

adjective	cross
comparative	crosser
superlative	crossest

1
angry. This word is used mainly by children or when speaking to children
The neighbours got cross every time we put our music on.
cross with:
I’m cross with her for lying.
Synonyms and related words
Words used by or to young children
bang
be a love and . . .
big
Synonyms and related words
Feeling angry or annoyed
angry
annoyed
upset

cross

adjective

US /krɔs/

Word Forms

adjective	cross
comparative	crosser
superlative	crossest

1
angry. This word is used mainly by children or when speaking to children
The neighbors got cross every time we put our music on.
cross with:
I’m cross with her for lying.
Synonyms and related words
Words used by or to young children
bang
be a love and . . .
big
Synonyms and related words
Feeling angry or annoyed
angry
annoyed
upset

cross

noun countable

UK /krɒs/

Word Forms

singular	cross
plural	crosses

1
Britishthe symbol X
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous written symbols
©
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asterisk
1. 1a
  used for showing your choice on a written list of choices
  Put a cross next to the name of the person you are voting for.
  Synonyms and related words
  Miscellaneous written symbols
  ©
  arrow
  asterisk
2. 1b
  used for showing that an answer is wrong
  Synonyms and related words
  Miscellaneous written symbols
  ©
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  asterisk
2
a shape with one long upright line and one shorter line across it, used as a symbol of Christianity
Synonyms and related words
Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
altar
biretta
cassock
Synonyms and related words
Shapes with many angles
chevron
cross
cube
1. 2a
  a model, structure, or piece of jewellery in the shape of a cross
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
  altar
  biretta
  cassock
2. 2b
  
  the Cross
  the structure on which Jesus Christ died according to the Bible
  a painting of Jesus on the Cross
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian beliefs
  canonical
  canon law
  cardinal sin
See alsocrucifixion
3
an animal that is a mixture of two different breeds
Synonyms and related words
General animal types
adult
amphibian
animal
1. 3a
  a plant that is the result of mixing two different types to produce a new genetic type
  cross between:
  The clementine is a cross between a tangerine and a Seville orange.
  Synonyms and related words
  General types of plant
  alpine
  annual
  bean
2. 3b
  something that contains the qualities of two different groups or types
  cross between:
  Most of their music is a cross between jazz and rock.
  Synonyms and related words
  Mixtures and combinations
  mixture
  blend
  combination
4
in sports such as football, the action of kicking or hitting the ball from one side of the field to someone in the middle or on the other side
Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
backhand
backhander
ball
5
in boxing, a way of hitting your opponent from the side as they try to hit you
a right cross
Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling
arm-wrestling
bantamweight
bare-knuckle

phrases

a cross (someone has) to bear

cross

noun countable

US /krɔs/

Word Forms

singular	cross
plural	crosses

1
a shape with one long upright line and one shorter line across it, used as a symbol of Christianity
Synonyms and related words
Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
altar
biretta
cassock
Synonyms and related words
Shapes with many angles
chevron
cross
cube
1. 1a
  a model, structure, or piece of jewelry in the shape of a cross
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
  altar
  biretta
  cassock
2. 1b
  
  the Cross
  the structure on which Jesus Christ died according to the Bible
  a painting of Jesus on the Cross
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian beliefs
  canonical
  canon law
  cardinal sin
See alsocrucifixion
2
a plant that is the result of mixing two different types to produce a new genetic type
cross between:
The clementine is a cross between a tangerine and a Seville orange.
Synonyms and related words
General types of plant
alpine
annual
bean
1. 2a
  an animal that is a mixture of two different breeds
  cross between:
  My dog is a cross between a collie and a poodle.
  Synonyms and related words
  General animal types
  adult
  amphibian
  animal
2. 2b
  something that contains the qualities of two different groups or types
  cross between:
  Most of their music is a cross between jazz and rock.
  Synonyms and related words
  Mixtures and combinations
  mixture
  blend
  combination
3
in sports such as soccer and hockey, the action of kicking or hitting the ball from one side of the field to someone in the middle or on the other side
Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
backhand
backhander
ball
4
in boxing, a way of hitting your opponent from the side as they try to hit you
a right cross
Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling
arm-wrestling
bantamweight
bare-knuckle
5
Britishthe symbol X
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous written symbols
©
arrow
asterisk
1. 5a
  used for showing your choice on a written list of choices
  Put a cross next to the name of the person you are voting for.
  Synonyms and related words
  Miscellaneous written symbols
  ©
  arrow
  asterisk
2. 5b
  used for showing that an answer is wrong
  Synonyms and related words
  Miscellaneous written symbols
  ©
  arrow
  asterisk

phrases

a cross (someone has) to bear

cross

verb

UK /krɒs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	cross
he/she/it	crosses
present participle	crossing
past tense	crossed
past participle	crossed

1
intransitive/transitive to go from one side of something such as a road or river to the other
She wanted to be sure the children had crossed the road safely.
Wait until there is no traffic and it’s safe to cross.
Synonyms and related words
Road and traffic signals and crossings
advanced green
Belisha beacon
box junction
1. 1a
  to go from one side of something such as a room or enclosed area to the other
  A tall woman was crossing the office towards me.
  cross to:
  He crossed to the window and closed the curtains.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
2. 1b
  to go from one side of a border or line that separates places to the other
  It was dark when we crossed the French border.
  cross into:
  Refugees had been crossing into Albania all day.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
2
intransitive if things such as roads or lines cross, they go across each other
Meet me at the point where the two paths cross.
Synonyms and related words
To move through an area or object
cross
cut across
push
1. 2a
  transitive to go across something
  An old Roman road crosses the modern street at right angles.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
3
transitive biologyto combine one breed of animal with another, or to mix one type of plant with another, in order to produce an animal or plant that is genetically different from both parents
cross something with something:
a domestic dog crossed with a wolf
Synonyms and related words
Genes and genetics
allele
carrier
carry
4
transitive if an expression crosses someone’s face or lips, it appears there for a short time
A little smile crossed her lips.
Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
clear
crease
creep
5
transitive in sports such as football, to kick or hit the ball from one side of the field to someone in the middle or on the other side
Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
strike at
kick
play
6
transitive to oppose someone, or to disagree with them
No one ever dared cross him.
Synonyms and related words
To oppose something or someone
oppose
go against
have/have got against

phrases

cross your arms

cross a cheque

cross a line

cross your fingers

cross your heart (and hope to die)

cross your legs

cross someone’s mind

cross someone’s palm with silver

cross that bridge when you come to it

cross yourself

paths cross

phrasal verbs

cross off

cross out

cross over

cross

verb

US /krɔs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	cross
he/she/it	crosses
present participle	crossing
past tense	crossed
past participle	crossed

1
intransitive/transitive to go from one side of something such as a road or river to the other
She wanted to be sure the children had crossed the road safely.
Wait until there is no traffic and it’s safe to cross.
Synonyms and related words
Road and traffic signals and crossings
advanced green
circus
cone
1. 1a
  to go from one side of something such as a room or enclosed area to the other
  A tall woman was crossing the room toward me.
  cross to:
  He crossed to the window and closed the curtains.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
2. 1b
  to go from one side of a border or line that separates places to the other
  It was dark when we crossed the French border.
  cross into:
  Refugees had been crossing into Albania all day.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
2
intransitive if things such as roads or lines cross, they go across each other
Meet me at the point where the two paths cross.
Synonyms and related words
To move through an area or object
cross
cut across
push
1. 2a
  transitive to go across something
  An old Roman road crosses the modern street at right angles.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move through an area or object
  cross
  cut across
  push
3
transitive biologyto combine one breed of animal with another, or to mix one type of plant with another, in order to produce an animal or plant that is genetically different from both parents
cross something with something:
a domestic dog crossed with a wolf
Synonyms and related words
Genes and genetics
allele
carrier
carry
4
transitive if an expression crosses someone’s face or lips, it appears there for a short time
A little smile crossed her lips.
Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
clear
crease
creep
5
transitive in sports such as soccer, to kick or hit the ball from one side of the field to someone in the middle or on the other side
Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
strike at
kick
play
6
transitive to oppose someone, or to disagree with them
No one ever dared cross him.
Synonyms and related words
To oppose something or someone
oppose
go against
have/have got against

phrases

cross your arms

cross a line

cross a check

cross your fingers

cross your heart (and hope to die)

cross your legs

cross someone’s mind

cross that bridge when you come to it

cross yourself

paths cross

what do you get if you cross a something with a something else?

phrasal verbs

cross off

cross out

cross over

cross

cross

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the Cross

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the Cross

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cross

cross

cross

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