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crossedpast participle
UK
/krɒst/
US
/krɔst/
Past participle of the verb "cross" used attributively as an adjective.
The crossed paths of the two hikers led to an unexpected meeting.
Пересеченные пути двух туристов привели к неожиданной встрече.
The crossed wires caused a short circuit.
Перекрещенные провода вызвали короткое замыкание.
Synonyms
angry
irritated
annoyed
displeased
frustrated
crossverb

crossed

Past Simple

crossed
Past Simple
crossed
Past Participle
crossing
Gerund
UK
/krɒs/
US
/krɔs/
They had to cross the desert to get to the oasis.
Им пришлось переправляться через пустыню, чтобы добраться до оазиса.
We need to cross the river to reach the village.
Нам нужно пересекать реку, чтобы добраться до деревни.
Please wait for the light to turn green before you cross the street.
Пожалуйста, подождите, пока загорится зеленый свет, прежде чем перейти улицу.
She decided to cross herself before entering the church.
Она решила перекрестить себя перед входом в церковь.
Additional translations
скрестить
Synonyms
traverse
transverse
pass
overlap
crisscross
intersect

Definitions

crossedpast participle
Marked by or having lines or paths that intersect or overlap.
The crossed wires caused a short circuit in the system.
Having been placed or arranged in a way that forms a cross or an X shape.
The crossed swords on the flag symbolized the country's military strength.
Having been thwarted or obstructed in achieving a goal or desire.
She felt crossed in her ambitions when her proposal was rejected.
Having limbs or appendages placed one over the other.
He sat with crossed legs, staring at the horizon.
(of a cheque) Bearing two parallel lines across its face, indicating that it must be deposited into a bank account rather than cashed over the counter.
He sent the landlord a crossed cheque to make sure the funds went directly into the account.
crossverb
To move from one side to the other side of something.
She decided to cross the street to get to the park.
To pass or extend over something.
The bridge crosses the river at its widest point.
To oppose or thwart someone or something.
He didn't want to cross his boss by disagreeing with the plan.
To intersect or meet at a point.
The two roads cross just outside the town.
To make the sign of the cross as a religious gesture.
She crossed herself before entering the church.
To breed (animals or plants) by mating individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
Scientists crossed the two strains to develop a disease-resistant crop.
To draw or place a line or lines across something, especially as a mark of cancellation or emphasis.
She crossed his name off the guest list once he declined the invitation.
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