| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
go across [ɡəʊ əˈkrɒs] | to move from one side to the other |
Other meanings
- to cross a surface, area, or place
- to be understood or accepted across a group (редко, идиоматически)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "go across"
- She went across the street to the bakery.
- We went across the field to get to the river.
- The message didn’t go across well in the meeting.
Features of Using "go across"
Usually used in the physical sense of getting across something (road, river, field). The figurative sense is almost never used, unlike get across. It is often used to indicate direction - go across the road, go across town.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb go
go on
to continue happening or doing something
go out
to leave a place, especially your home
go back
return to a place or a previous state
go away
to leave a place or person
go forward
to move ahead or proceed with something
go by
to pass (in time or space)
go through
to experience or endure something difficult
go into
to enter or move inside (a place)
go along with
to agree with someone’s opinion, idea, or decision
go for
to try to get something
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb go, including its forms and usage.