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Meanings of across in English

Portuguese
transversalmente
Spanish
a través

In a transverse manner.

transversalmente

Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

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Examples for "opposite"
Examples for "opposite"
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In Europe, unfortunately, things seem to be going exactly the opposite way.
Reuters
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However, as before mentioned, the result was at first almost exactly opposite.
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
3
In all three cases, public opinion polling pointed to the opposite result.
News.com.au
4
In truth, the opposite is far more likely to be the case.
The Irish Times
5
But to know people, you need the opposite method: trust, love, openness.
Three philosophies of life
Usage of across in English
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Healthcare budget cuts across Europe, its main market, add to its woes.
Reuters
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The acquisition will also ensure new and enhanced market access across Europe.
Reuters
3
Also read: 'Mandela Fridays' set to become a reality across South Africa
The South African
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However, positive results from Commerzbank gave a lift to banks across Europe.
Reuters
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Just across the Irish Sea, however, are another 60 million potential customers.
The Irish Times
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According to media reports, the problem affected Target stores across the country.
Reuters
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The proposed law also aims to harmonise car insurance costs across Europe.
The Irish Times
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Yes, yes, another good idea, the three men across the table agreed.
The capitol game
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The Company operates across Australia, North America, United Kingdom and throughout Europe.
Reuters
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However, the regions across New Zealand have really moved up, she said.
Radio NZ
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Meat Industry Ireland members support your call for collaboration across the sector.
The Irish Times
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The events happen all year round and take place across South Africa.
The South African
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Year after year, gunmen have attacked victims across the country in shootings.
The South African
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A major pipeline pumps oil across the region to Europe from Asia.
Reuters
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His report also advocated harmonizing laws across Europe for the carbon industry.
Reuters
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Most trade unions across western Europe are strong supporters of the euro.
The Irish Times
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Across through the time
Across across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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