Recrossed: meaning, definitions and examples
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recrossed
[ riːˈkrɔːst ]
crossing again
Recrossed is the past tense of the verb 'recross,' which means to cross something again after having crossed it previously. This term is often used in various contexts, such as when someone returns to a prior location or crosses a boundary again, whether physical or metaphorical. It encapsulates the idea of returning over a distance that has already been traversed. In literature, it may signify revisiting themes or emotions that were previously addressed. Overall, recrossed shows a movement that reiterates an earlier action.
Synonyms
re-crossed, re-traversed, returned, revisited.
Examples of usage
- She recrossed the river to reach her home.
- After considering his options, he recrossed the line he had drawn in his life.
- They recrossed the bridge to retrieve their lost belongings.
- The soldiers recrossed the border to re-engage in the mission.
Translations
Translations of the word "recrossed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recruzado
🇮🇳 फिर से पार करना
🇩🇪 überquert
🇮🇩 menyeberangi kembali
🇺🇦 перетнув знову
🇵🇱 przekroczono ponownie
🇯🇵 再交差した
🇫🇷 retraversé
🇪🇸 recruzado
🇹🇷 yeniden geçildi
🇰🇷 다시 건넜다
🇸🇦 تجاوز مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu překročeno
🇸🇰 znovu prekročené
🇨🇳 再次穿越
🇸🇮 ponovno prečkanje
🇮🇸 krossað aftur
🇰🇿 қайта кесу
🇬🇪 მחדש გადაკვეთა
🇦🇿 yenidən keçmək
🇲🇽 recruzado
Etymology
The word 'recrossed' derives from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'cross.' The verb 'cross' originates from the Old English 'cros,' which means to mark with a cross or intersect. Its application in terms related to movement became more prominent over time. The addition of the 're-' prefix is a standard feature in English that indicates repetition. In terms of usage, 'recrossed' began to appear more frequently in the 20th century, especially as narratives in literature and oral stories began to explore themes of journey and return. It represents not just movement, but also the act of revisiting previous locations or emotional states, adding depth to its meaning.