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cross-over

cross-o·ver
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws, kros oh-ver]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈoʊ vər/
    • /krɒs ˈəʊvə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws, kros oh-ver]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈoʊ vər/

Definitions of cross-over word

  • noun cross-over a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times. 1
  • noun cross-over any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines. 1
  • noun cross-over a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write. 1
  • noun cross-over the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died. 1
  • noun cross-over a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc. 1
  • noun cross-over the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. 1

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Origin of cross-over

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, late Old English cros < Old Norse kross < Old Irish cros (< British Celtic) < Latin crux; see crux

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Parts of speech for Cross-over

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cross-over popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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