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crosses

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɔːsɪz]

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Learn how to use crosses in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to go from one side of something to the other side. For example, when you walk over a street or a line, you are crossing it.

Example

She crosses the street safely every day.

Example

He did not cross the bridge because it was too dangerous.

Example

Can you cross the river without getting wet?

Context: “symbols”

(noun) a symbol that looks like a 't' or an 'x'. People use crosses in different ways, like in church or to mark places on a map.

Example

The doctor drew a cross on the map to show where the treasure was buried.

Example

There was no cross on the paper where it was supposed to be.

Example

What does the cross on the map mean?

Context: “conflict”

(verb) to make someone feel upset or angry by doing something that goes against their wishes. For example, when you go against someone's wishes, you can say you have crossed them.

Example

She crossed her friend by telling a secret, but they made up quickly.

Example

He felt crossed when his ideas were ignored during the meeting.

Example

Why did she feel crossed by his decision?

How to pronounce crosses

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɔːsɪz]

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