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crossed

Pronunciation: [krɔst]

Word

Learn how to use crossed in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to go over to the other side of something. This can mean walking from one side of a street to the other or moving across any space.

Example

She crossed the street safely at the crosswalk.

Example

He didn't cross the street because the light was red.

Example

Did you cross the river on the bridge?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make a mark or line that shows where something is, usually in a different color. This can be done to cancel something out or to show something is wrong.

Example

She crossed out the wrong answer on the test.

Example

He didn’t cross out his mistake, so the teacher saw it.

Example

Should I cross out this part of the paper?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to feel angry or upset with someone, especially when they have done something wrong or hurtful. It's like when you feel that someone has let you down.

Example

After the argument, she felt crossed but was willing to forgive him.

Example

He didn't want to be crossed with his friend for making a mistake.

Example

Have you ever felt crossed with someone you care about?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) having two lines or paths that meet or go over each other. It can describe something that looks like a letter 'X'.

Example

The flag had a crossed design with two colors.

Example

Her drawing was not crossed; it was simply straight lines.

Example

Can you show me something that is crossed?

How to pronounce crossed

Pronunciation: [krɔst]

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