Crossed: meaning, definitions and examples
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crossed
[ krɔst ]
movement or action
The term 'crossed' refers to the past tense of the verb 'cross', which means to move from one side to another. It can indicate the action of traversing or passing over something, such as a road, a barrier, or an obstacle. The word may also be used metaphorically to describe an action where two paths or relationships intersect. In various contexts, 'crossed' can signify both literal movement and more abstract crossings.
Synonyms
intersected, passed, traversed
Examples of usage
- She crossed the street quickly.
- He crossed his fingers for good luck.
- They crossed paths unexpectedly at the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "crossed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atravessado
🇮🇳 क्रॉस किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gekreuzt
🇮🇩 menyilang
🇺🇦 перехрещений
🇵🇱 przekroczony
🇯🇵 交差した
🇫🇷 croisé
🇪🇸 cruzado
🇹🇷 geçmiş
🇰🇷 교차된
🇸🇦 مُعَبَّر
🇨🇿 zkřížený
🇸🇰 prekrížený
🇨🇳 交叉的
🇸🇮 prekrižen
🇮🇸 krossað
🇰🇿 кесілген
🇬🇪 გადაკვეთა
🇦🇿 keçmiş
🇲🇽 cruzado
Word origin
The word 'cross' originates from the Old English term 'cros', which in turn comes from the Latin 'crux', meaning 'cross' or 'cross-shaped object'. The evolution of the term was influenced by various languages, including Old Norse and Middle French. In medieval times, the cross became a significant symbol in Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The transition from the noun 'cross' to its verb form reflects the action of crossing something, much like physically traversing from one point to another. Over the centuries, 'cross' has adapted to encompass both physical and metaphorical uses, including phrases where it denotes intersection, opposition, or conflict.