Basic Details
Word: Cross
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: As a noun, a cross is a shape with two lines that intersect. As a verb, it means to go or place something across something else.
Synonyms: Intersection, crucifix (noun); traverse, cross over (verb)
Antonyms: Unite, join
Idioms and Phrases
- Cross your fingers: A phrase used to express hope for a positive outcome. Example: "I crossed my fingers for good luck during the exam."
- Burn your bridges: To do something that makes it impossible to go back. Example: "When he left the job, he burned his bridges and couldn't return."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children painted a large cross on the playground as part of their art project.
Example 2: Please cross the street at the corner where there is a traffic light for safety.
Example 3: She felt cross when her brother took her favourite toy without asking.
Fun Fact
The word "cross" comes from the Old English word "cros," which has roots in Latin "crux," meaning "a pole or a tree." The cross has been an important symbol throughout history in many cultures and religions.
Famous Quote
"If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." - Jim Rohn. This relates to taking a chance and going beyond your comfort zone, much like crossing a path or boundary.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cross" mean as a noun?
a) A type of flower
b) A shape made of two intersecting lines
c) A kind of fruit
d) A body of water
Answer: b) A shape made of two intersecting lines
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cross" (when used as a noun)?
a) Circle
b) Triangle
c) Intersection
d) Polygon
Answer: c) Intersection
3. Which sentence uses "cross" correctly as a verb?
a) I want to cross the road.
b) They cross the river's bed.
c) She is cross with her friend.
d) The artist will cross the paint on the canvas.
Answer: a) I want to cross the road.
4. Which idiom means to hope for a good outcome?
a) Cross your fingers
b) Burn your bridges
c) Cross the line
d) Cross paths
Answer: a) Cross your fingers
5. What is the opposite of "cross" when it means to unite?
a) Separate
b) Divide
c) Join
d) Disconnect
Answer: c) Join
