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cross vs take

take vs cross

cross and take both are nouns.

cross is an adjective but take is not an adjective.

cross and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take is a hyponym of cross; that is, take is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cross:
  • cross: travel across or pass over
  • take: proceed along in a vehicle
Other hyponyms of cross include tramp, walk, crisscross, ford, bridge, jaywalk, drive, course, hop.
cross (noun) take (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
(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 the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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) take (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) take (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
trace a line through or across remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
travel across or pass over take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
meet and pass ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
meet at a point be seized or affected in a specified way
fold so as to resemble a cross pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of be a student of a certain subject
to cover or extend over an area or time period take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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