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cross

Meanings
  • noun

    A structure consisting of an upright beam or post topped by a transverse piece; a mark resembling this.

    - "He carried the cross to the top of the hill."
    - "The crucifixion of Jesus took place on a cross."
  • verb

    To bear or carry a cross, figuratively to suffer or endure a hardship or affliction.

    - "He felt he had to cross a heavy burden."
    - "She crossed a difficult period in her life."
Pronunciation




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  3. /kɹɔs/



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Synonyms

True Cross , hybrid , cross-fertilize , crossbreed , angry , annoyed , irritated , antipodal , contrarily , opposed , reverse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cross
dross , crossed , loss , moss , posse , toes , prose , roses
Variants
List of all variants of cross that leads to same result
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Etymology
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Old English cruce 'cross; crossbeam, gallows, crucible', from Proto-Germanic *krusaz, from PIE *kros- 'cross'.

Trivia
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  1. The cross is the official symbol of Christianity.

  2. The largest cross in the world is located in Mount Soledad, California, USA.

  3. The term 'good cross' is used in tennis to describe a well-hit shot.

  4. The 'cross of Lorraine' is a symbol used by the French monarchy and the military.

Related Concepts
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  1. Crucifixion: The act or process of sentencing someone to be fastened to a cross and left until dead.

  2. Crossroads: A place where four or more roads meet or intersect.

Culture
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The cross is a widely used religious symbol, particularly in Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It has been used in art, architecture, and literature throughout history.

How to Memorize "cross"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an 'X' shape made up of two perpendicular lines.
    - Visualize a large wooden cross with Jesus on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cross' with the letter 'X'.
    - Think of the crucifixion when you hear the word 'cross'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'X marks the spot' to remember the word 'cross'.
    - Create a mental image of an 'X' on a map to remember the word 'cross'.

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