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- [kraws, kros kuhn-tree]
- /krɔs, krɒs ˈkʌn tri/
- /krɒs ˈkʌntri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws, kros kuhn-tree]
- /krɔs, krɒs ˈkʌn tri/
Definitions of cross-country word
- uncountable noun cross-country Cross-country is the sport of running, riding, or skiing across open countryside rather than along roads or around a running track. 3
- adjective cross-country A cross-country journey involves less important roads or railway lines, or takes you from one side of a country to the other. 3
- adjective cross-country Cross-country is also an adverb. 3
- adjective cross-country by way of fields, woods, etc, as opposed to roads 3
- adjective cross-country across a country 3
- noun cross-country a long race held over open ground 3
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Origin of cross-country
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70
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Parts of speech for Cross-country
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cross-country popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for cross-country
noun cross-country
- motocross — a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain.
adjective cross-country
- walking — considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
Top questions with cross-country
- how to cross-country ski?
- what is cross-country skiing?
- what is cross-country running?
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