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cross vs extend

extend vs cross

cross is a noun but extend is not a noun.

cross is an adjective but extend is not an adjective.

cross and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, extend is a hypernym of cross; that is, extend is a word with a broader meaning than cross:
  • cross: to cover or extend over an area or time period
  • extend: span an interval of distance, space or time
Other hypernyms of cross include continue, cover.
cross (noun) extend (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) extend (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) extend (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
trace a line through or across thrust or extend out
travel across or pass over extend in scope or range or area
meet and pass lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
meet at a point continue or extend
fold so as to resemble a cross expand the influence of
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
to cover or extend over an area or time period prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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