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cross vs cut across

cut across vs cross

cross is a noun but cut across is not a noun.

cross is an adjective but cut across is not an adjective.

cross and cut across both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
cut across No No Yes No
As verbs, cross and cut across are synonyms defined as:
  • cross and cut across: travel across or pass over
Other synonyms of cross include cover, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse.
cross (noun) cut across (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) cut across (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) cut across (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties cut using a diagonal line
trace a line through or across travel across or pass over
travel across or pass over be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Difference between cross and cut across

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