across

(ə-krôsˈ, ə-krŏsˈ)

1. On, at, or from the other side of: across the street.
2. So as to cross; through: drew lines across the paper.
3. From one side of to the other: a bridge across a river.
4. Into contact with: came across my old roommate.

1. From one side to the other: The footbridge swayed when I ran across.
2. On or to the opposite side: We came across by ferry.
3. Crosswise; crossed.
4. In such a manner as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or successful: put our idea across; get a message across.