1. Un or to a higher place than; over; upriver of
2. Superior to (as in rank, quality, or degree); out of reach of; in preference to d; too proud or honorable to stoop to
3. Exceeding in number, quantity, or size; more than
4. As distinct from and in addition to
ETYM Pref. a- + cross: cf. French en croix. Related to Cross.
1. In the whole extent of; everywhere
2. From one side to the other.
3. On the opposite side.
4. By happenstance; see.
1. In a line matching the length or direction of ; also; at a point or points on
2. In the course of
3. In accordance with; in
1. across
2. In opposition to
1. On or to the farther side of; at a greater distance than
2. Out of the reach or sphere of; in a degree or amount surpassing; out of the comprehension of
3. In addition to; besides
1 — used as a function word to indicate motion or situation in a position higher than or above another
2 — used as a function word to indicate the possession of authority, power, or jurisdiction in regard to some thing or person — used as a function word to indicate superiority, advantage, or preference — used as a function word to indicate one that is overcome, circumvented, or disregarded
3. More than; above
4 — used as a function word to indicate position upon or movement down upon; all through or throughout — used as a function word connecting one mathematical set and another whose elements are coefficients or values of parameters used to form elements of the first set — used as a function word to indicate a particular medium or channel of communication
5 — used as a function word to indicate position on or motion to the other side or beyond
6. Throughout, during; until the end of
7 — used as a function word to indicate an object of solicitude, interest, consideration, or reference — used as a function word to indicate the object of an expressed or implied occupation, activity, or concern
1. Beyond the age for or of; after
2. At the farther side of; beyond; in a course or direction going close to and then beyond
3. Beyond the capacity, range, or sphere of
1. By the means or agency of; through
2. With respect to every member of a specified group; for each
3. According to — often used with as
1. — used as a function word to indicate movement into at one side or point and out at another and especially the opposite side of; by way of — used as a function word to indicate passage from one end or boundary to another; without stopping for; past — used as a function word to indicate passage into and out of a treatment, handling, or process
2 — used as a function word to indicate means, agency, or intermediacy: as by means of; by the agency of; because of; by common descent from or relationship with
3. Over the whole surface or extent of; throughout — used as a function word to indicate movement within a large expanse — used as a function word to indicate exposure to a specified set of conditions
4 — used as a function word to indicate a period of time: as during the entire period of; from the beginning to the end of; to and including
5 — used as a function word to indicate completion or exhaustion — used as a function word to indicate acceptance or approval especially by an official body
(Prefix) Across or crossing or on the opposite side.
1. By way of
2. Through the medium or agency of; also; by means of
By way of.
1. For the purpose of
2. By the route through; via
To an amount or degree beyond; over
Archaic; yonder