To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest). / On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

From one side to the other. / On the other side. / In a particular direction. / (crosswords) Horizontally.

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

plural of across

(idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things. / (gambling) Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, across. / (figuratively) To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.

(transitive, intransitive) To cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other, literally or figuratively.

(physics) A variable whose value is determined by measuring a difference of the values at two extreme points of an element; thus voltage is a difference in two levels of potential.

wide or comprehensive in scope or applicability.

present participle of come across