Is cross British?
This is the British English definition of cross. View American English definition of cross….cross Definitions and Synonyms.
| adjective | cross |
|---|---|
| comparative | crosser |
| superlative | crossest |
What is getting crossed mean?
A person ‘getting crossed’ would refer to them being disobeyed, or thwarted in some action by another person who is ‘at cross purposes. ‘ You’d most commonly hear/see this sense in a story where someone says “Don’t cross me.”
Did you cross meaning?
To defy, challenge, or frustrate one. Don’t cross that guy if you want a job in publishing—he’s a celebrated editor.
Do Americans use the word cross?
I am American and used to see it often, but it is a bit passe now. Yet, ‘cross’ to mean ‘angry’ is used in the US. It might not be used as commonly as in the UK, but it’s used that way nonetheless.
Is cross with someone?
adjective Angry or annoyed with someone. In this usage, “cross with” is a set phrase followed by a noun or pronoun. Of course I’m cross with you—you lied to me!
What is the synonym of crossed?
Synonyms for crossed. came (to), dawned (on), occurred (to), struck.
Are we cross meaning?
Cross, ill-natured, peevish, sullen refer to being in a bad mood or ill temper. Cross means temporarily in an irritable or fretful state, and somewhat angry: He gave her a cross reply and walked out of the room.
Is it cross or crossed?
Cross is most commonly a verb or noun. As a verb, it means “to go or place across.” As a noun, it means “an object made of two intersecting segments.” Crossed is the past tense or past participle of the verb to cross. Cross can sometimes be an adjective meaning “opposing,” “placed across,” or “angry.”
Why do British say aubergine?
The word aubergine, used in the UK, comes from French. The word eggplant, which Americans use, was popular in different parts of Europe because they were more used to seeing small, round, white versions that looked a bit like goose eggs.
What is the opposite cross?
Opposite of to move or travel across an area. remain. stay. tarry.
What part of speech is cross?
part of speech: transitive verb. inflections: crosses, crossing, crossed.