Crossed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective phrase /ˈstär-ˌkrȯst/ (adjective) /ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Crossed

Crossed (verb)

  1. to lie or be situated across
  2. intersect
  3. to make the sign of the cross upon or over
  4. to reach a broader audience by a change of medium or style
  5. to deceive by double-dealing, betray
  6. to draw a line through (a name or item on a list)
  7. to draw a line through (something) to show that it is wrong

Crossed (adjective)

  1. not favored by the stars, ill-fated

Crossed (phrase)

  1. to fail to understand each other, to be confused because each person has a different idea about what is happening or being said
  2. to hope for a particular or stated outcome
  3. to meet especially by chance
  4. to engage in a dispute

Word Forms of Crossed

Inflections: crossing, crosses, crossed over, crossing over, crosses over, double-crossed, double-crossing, double-crosses, crossed off, crossing off, crosses off, crossed out, crossing out, crosses out

Derived words: crosser (noun), double-crosser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Crossed

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Crossed

star-crossed, get/have one's wires crossed

Frequently Asked Questions about Crossed

What does "Crossed" mean?

"Crossed" means to lie or be situated across. As an a verb, an adjective and a phrase, it is defined as: to lie or be situated across. It has 12 distinct senses.

Is "Crossed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crossed" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crossed"?

"Crossed" is pronounced /ˈstär-ˌkrȯst/ as an adjective and /ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Crossed"?

First known use: 14th centuryt.

What does "Crossed" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Crossed" means: to lie or be situated across; intersect; to make the sign of the cross upon or over.

What does "Crossed" mean as an adjective?

As an adjective, "Crossed" means: not favored by the stars, ill-fated.

What does "Crossed" mean as a phrase?

As a phrase, "Crossed" means: to fail to understand each other, to be confused because each person has a different idea about what is happening or being said; to hope for a particular or stated outcome; to meet especially by chance.

What are the forms of "Crossed"?

The word forms of "Crossed" include crossing, crosses, crossed over, crossing over, crosses over, double-crossed, double-crossing, double-crosses, crossed off, crossing off, crosses off, crossed out, crossing out and crosses out.