Antonyms for crossed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : krawst, krost
Phonetic Transcription : krɔst, krɒst


Definition of crossed

Origin :
  • "ill-tempered," 1630s, probably from 16c. sense of "contrary, athwart," especially with reference to winds and sailing ships, from cross (n.). Cross-purposes "contradictory intentions" is from 1660s.
  • verb traverse an area
  • verb intersect, lie across
  • verb hybridize, mix
  • verb betray, hinder
Example sentences :
  • He crossed the Rubicon of a door-mat and stood in the unlighted hall.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He crossed the ferry and went to the hotel, where he shaved and freshened himself.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The Jews have crossed the river Jordan and have occupied Palestine.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • All in all, Lanning, I think you're about as much of a man as I've ever crossed before.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Someone, as he crossed the room, whirled to follow him with a glance.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He gripped the pistols by the barrels, crossed them, and presented the butts to Austin.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • And Jud, with a stricken look, crossed the floor with trailing feet.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • And, before the danger line had been crossed, he was worn to a shadow.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • But Andrew, walking like one dazed, had crossed the room slowly.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The rigid lines of black that crossed it were bars—prison bars.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for crossed

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