How to Use "Cross" with Example Sentences

cross (n): a drawing of one line across another; a symbol of Christianity

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Used with verbs:

"Draw a cross on the spot."
(draw, put)

"Does he wear a cross?"
(wear)

Used with adjectives:

"The priest wore a gold cross."
(gold, silver, stone, wooden)

Used with prepositions:

"Jesus died on the cross."
(on)

cross (v): to go from one side to another

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Used with adverbs:

"The boys quickly crossed the street."
(quickly, slowly, safely)

"She successfully crossed the ocean."
(successfully)

Used with verbs:

"They tried to cross the river."
(tired)

Used with prepositions:

"We will cross over the border."
(over)

Used with nouns:

"We need to cross the bridge."
(bridge, freeway, lake, ocean, pass, path, river, road, street)

cross (adj): angry

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Used with verbs:

"She is cross about her husband forgetting their anniversary."
(be: is/am/are, feels, looks, seems, sounds)

Used with adverbs:

"The policeman was extremely cross."
(extremely, very, a little, slightly)

Used with prepositions:

"Please don't be cross with me."
(with)

"She is cross about her husband coming home late."
(about)