Spell Bee Word: across

Basic Details

Word: Across

Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb

Meaning: From one side to the other side of something.

Synonyms: Over, Beyond, Through

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Across the board: Meaning applicable to all cases or instances. Example: "The school made changes across the board to improve student learning."
2. Run across: To meet or find someone unexpectedly. Example: "I ran across an old friend while shopping last weekend."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cat jumped across the road to chase a butterfly.

Example 2: There is a bridge across the river that connects the two towns.

Example 3: She walked across the field to pick some wildflowers.

Fun Fact

The word "across" comes from the Middle English phrase "acros" which means "to or from one side to the other." It has been used in English for many centuries, showing how people have always needed to describe movement from one place to another.

Famous Quote

"It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners." Albert Camus

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "across" mean?

a) In one place
b) From one side to the other side
c) Upwards
d) Inside

Answer: b) From one side to the other side

2. Which of these is a synonym of "across"?

a) Under
b) Over
c) Along
d) Behind

Answer: b) Over

3. Which sentence uses "across" correctly?

a) She placed the book across the table.
b) They went across for dinner.
c) The dog barked across the room.
d) All of these

Answer: a) She placed the book across the table.

4. Which idiom means the same as "across"?

a) Run across
b) Across the pond
c) Out of bounds
d) Up in the air

Answer: a) Run across

5. What is the opposite of "across"?

a) Over
b) Beneath
c) N/A
d) Around

Answer: c) N/A