All Definitions for Cross
Below are all the dictionary definitions of cross:
1A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
2Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
3A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
4A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross
5Sign of the cross.
6Any representation of the crucifix, as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.
7A difficult situation that must be endured.
8The act of going across
9The act of passing from one side to the other
10An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
11A hybrid of any kind.
12A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
13A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.
14A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions
15A crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
16A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)
17A line across or through another line.
18An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.
19A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.
20Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.
21The thirty-sixth Lenormand card.
22Crossfire.
23Transverse
24Lying across the main direction.
25(of someone) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed
26(of words) tinged with anger.
27Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation
28Mutually inverse
29Interchanged.
30Of the sea, having two wave systems traveling at oblique angles, due to the wind over shifting direction or the waves of two storm systems meeting.
31To make or form a cross.
32To place across or athwart
33To cause to intersect.
34To lay or draw something across, such as a line.
35To mark with an X.
36To write lines of text at right angles to and over the top of one another in order to save paper.ᵂ
37To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
38To make the sign of the cross over (something or someone).
39To move relatively.
40To go from one side of (something) to the other.
41To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
42To pass, as objects going in an opposite direction at the same time.
43Relative movement by a player or of players.
44Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs.
45To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
46To score a try.
47To oppose.
48To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
49To conduct a cross examination
50To question a hostile witness.
51To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
52To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.
53A coin stamped with the figure of a cross, or that side of such a piece on which the cross is stamped
54Hence, money in general.
55Church lands.
56A betrayal
57Dishonest practices, especially deliberately losing a sporting contest.
58Opposite, opposed to.
59Opposing, adverse
60Being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
61Dishonest.
62To mark a cross against the name of (a student) in the buttery or kitchen, so that they cannot get food there.
63To interfere and cut off
64To debar.
65The cross on which Jesus died and, in metonymical uses, such as to refer to Christ's suffering in general.
66A number of places with the name "Cross":
67A place in the United Kingdom:
68A settlement on the Isle of Lewis, Western Isles council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NB5062).
69A hamlet in St Dominick parish, east Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX4067)
70A hamlet in Georgeham parish, North Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SS4539).
71A hamlet in Goodleigh parish, North Devon district, Devon (OS grid ref SS6034).
72A hamlet in Ellesmere Rural parish and Ellesmere Urban parish, north of Ellesmere, Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ3936).
73A village in Compton Bishop parish, Somerset, England, previously in Sedgemoor district (OS grid ref ST4154).
74A place in Ireland:
75A village and townland in County Clare, Ireland, Irish spelling An Chrois.
76A village in County Mayo, Ireland, Irish spelling An Chrois.
77A place in the United States:
78An unincorporated community in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States.
79An unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States.
80A town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States.
81A barangay of Glan, Sarangani, Philippines.
82A topographic surname from Middle English for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.
83Alternative letter-case form of Cross (“the Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified”). [(Christianity) The cross on which Jesus died and, in metonymical uses, such as to refer to Christ's suffering in general.]
About antonyms for cross
Finding the right antonym for cross helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.", cross has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Uncross is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for cross, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.