How to use the Preposition 'Across' with examples and Marathi translation

 

HOW TO USE THE PREPOSITION 'ACROSS'

The preposition across is used to describe movement, position, or direction that goes from one side to the other, or it can indicate a location opposite something. It is often used in physical, spatial, or metaphorical contexts.

Uses of across with examples

🔮From One Side to the Other (एका बाजूवरून दुसऱ्या बाजूला)
Explanation:
Indicates movement or position extending from one side of something to the other side.

1. She swam across the river.
तिने नदी ओलांडली.
Explanation: She moved through the water from one bank of the river to the other.

2. The bridge goes across the lake.
पूल तलावाच्या एका बाजूवरून दुसऱ्या बाजूला जातो.
Explanation: The bridge connects two sides of the lake.

🔮On the Other Side of Something (समोर किंवा विरुद्ध बाजूला)
Explanation: Used to indicate something that is located directly opposite on the other side.

1. The bank is across the street.
बँक रस्त्याच्या दुसऱ्या बाजूला आहे.
Explanation: The bank is situated on the opposite side of the street.

2. I saw her house across the road.
मी तिचं घर रस्त्याच्या पलीकडे पाहिले.
Explanation: Her house is located on the side opposite to where I am standing.

🔮Covering or Spreading Over a Surface (संपूर्ण पसरलेले)
Explanation: Indicates something spread or distributed over a surface or area.

1. The news spread quickly across the country. बातमी देशभर लवकर पसरली.
Explanation: The news reached all parts of the country.

2. There were flowers scattered across the field. माळावर फुले विखुरलेली होती.
Explanation: Flowers were spread out over the entire field.

🔮Figurative use: Understanding or Influence (समज किंवा प्रभाव)
Explanation: Used in metaphorical contexts to indicate something being conveyed or understood.

1. His message came across clearly.
त्याचा संदेश स्पष्टपणे पोहोचला.
Explanation: The meaning of his message was easily understood.

2. Her kindness touches people across all ages. तिची दयाळुता सर्व वयोगटांतील लोकांना प्रभावित करते.
Explanation: Her kindness has an influence on people of every age.

🔮Comparison: Across vs. Over
Across emphasizes movement or position extending from one side to the other.

They ran across the field. ते मैदान ओलांडून धावले.
Over often implies a higher position or movement above something.
The plane flew over the city. विमान शहराच्या वर उडाले.

🔮In Short
Across means moving or being from one side to the other, opposite, or spread over an area.

It is versatile and can be used for physical, abstract, or metaphorical contexts.