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crossbreed vs cross

cross vs crossbreed

crossbreed and cross both are nouns.

crossbreed is not an adjective while cross is an adjective.

crossbreed and cross both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crossbreed Yes No Yes No
cross Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, crossbreed and cross are synonyms defined as:
  • crossbreed and cross: (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
Other synonyms of crossbreed include hybrid.
As verbs, crossbreed and cross are synonyms defined as:
  • crossbreed and cross: breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
Other synonyms of crossbreed include hybridise, hybridize, interbreed.
crossbreed (noun) cross (noun)
(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 (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
crossbreed (adjective) cross (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
crossbreed (verb) cross (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
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 crossbreed and cross

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