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cross

Pronunciation: [/kɹɑs/]

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cross: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cross in a sentence: 15 audio examples across 5 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a shape like a 'X' or +'. Imagine two lines meeting in the middle to form a cross shape.

Example

In tic-tac-toe, the goal is to create a row of three crosses in a row.

Example

The game board had circles and crosses, but the crosses were harder to spot.

Example

How many crosses did you draw on the paper?

Context: “religious symbol”

(noun) a symbol often associated with Christianity, depicting a vertical line intersecting a horizontal line. It represents Jesus Christ's crucifixion and is a common symbol in churches.

Example

The church had a beautiful stained glass window with a cross design.

Example

She wore a pendant with a different symbol, not a cross.

Example

Why is the cross an important symbol for Christians?

Context: “move from side to side”

(verb) to go from one side to the other, like walking across a street or moving your arms in front of your chest.

Example

Make sure to look both ways before you cross the street.

Example

I can't cross my legs comfortably in this small chair.

Example

Can you cross your arms in front of you?

Context: “opposite sides”

(verb) to go over something, like crossing out a mistake in a drawing or crossing a river to get to the other side.

Example

She crossed out the wrong answer and wrote the correct one.

Example

Don't cross the river now; it's too deep.

Example

Why did you cross out that sentence in your essay?

Context: “angry or annoyed”

(adjective) to feel annoyed or upset with someone or something. It's like when someone makes you upset and you feel 'cross'.

Example

I was cross with my friend for forgetting my birthday.

Example

She wasn't cross at all when her brother accidentally broke her toy.

Example

Why were you cross with your sibling?

How to pronounce cross

Pronunciation: [/kɹɑs/]

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