crossed

[US]/krɔst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. intersecting; in the shape of a cross; canceled
v. to intersect; to go across

Phrases & Collocations

crossed the line

crossed paths

crossed the street

crossed out

crossed arms

crossed cheque

fingers crossed

Example Sentences

They crossed the road.

he crossed out a word.

a shadow crossed Maria's face.

they crossed the field at a leisurely walk.

They crossed the road in safety.

The ship crossed the bar safely.

They crossed from England to France.

crossed into Germany from Switzerland.

They crossed the Atlantic in the teeth of a force 10 wind.

crossed the goal line with a flying leap.

we crossed the dance floor at an amazingly fast clip.

the President criss-crossed America.

he has crossed the Atlantic twice.

two paths crossed the field.

a shadow of apprehension crossed her face.

Liz crossed off the days on the calendar.

a hybrid tea was crossed with a polyantha rose.

Real-world Examples

You want to know why, Morty? Because he crossed me.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

It looks like a comma crossed with a period.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Unfortunately, Einstein-rosen bridges can't actually be crossed.

Source: Kurzgesagt science animation

We never know why the elephant seal crossed the road.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

So you see why I've...I've crossed that out.

Source: IELTS Reading Preparation Guide

Did you see anyone before you crossed the street?

Source: Out of Control Season 3

A speeding bus hit Deana as she crossed the road.

Source: Global Slow English

Peacefully with his arms crossed over his chest, no doubt.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Looks like McCourt might have crossed the wrong Union boss.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

He's reported to have crossed the border into El Salvador.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2021

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