Across vs. Through

Acrosspreposition

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

Acrosspreposition

On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

Acrosspreposition

across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).

Acrosspreposition

From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).

Acrosspreposition

At or near the far end of (a space).

Acrosspreposition

Spanning.

Acrosspreposition

Throughout.

Acrosspreposition

So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.

Acrosspreposition

In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.

Acrossadverb

From one side to the other.

Acrossadverb

On the other side.

Acrossadverb

In a particular direction.

Acrossadverb

(crosswords) Horizontally.

Acrossnoun

A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

Acrosspreposition

From side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid across a river.

Acrossadverb

From side to side; crosswise; as, with arms folded across.

Acrossadverb

Obliquely; athwart; amiss; awry.

Acrossadjective

placed crosswise;

Acrossadverb

to the opposite side;

Acrossadverb

in such a manner as to be understood and accepted;

Acrossadverb

transversely;

Throughpreposition

From one side of an opening to the other.

Throughpreposition

Entering, then later leaving.

Throughpreposition

Surrounded by (while moving).

Throughpreposition

By means of.

Throughpreposition

(North America) To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

Throughadjective

Passing from one side of something to the other.

Throughadjective

Finished; complete.

Throughadjective

Valueless; without a future.

Throughadjective

No longer interested.

Throughadjective

Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.

Throughadjective

(association football) In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.

Throughadverb

From one side to the other by way of the interior.

Throughadverb

From one end to the other.

Throughadverb

To the end.

Throughadverb

Completely.

Throughadverb

Out into the open.

Throughnoun

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

Throughnoun

(obsolete) A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb.

Throughpreposition

From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.

Throughpreposition

Between the sides or walls of; within; as, to pass through a door; to go through an avenue.

Throughpreposition

By means of; by the agency of.

Throughpreposition

Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the country; to look through an account.

Throughpreposition

Among or in the midst of; - used to denote passage; as, a fish swims through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.

Throughpreposition

From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as, through life; through the year.

Throughadverb

From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a thing through.

Throughadverb

From beginning to end; as, to read a letter through.

Throughadverb

To the end; to a conclusion; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.

Throughadjective

Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge.

Throughadjective

having finished or arrived at completion;

Throughadjective

of a route or journey etc.; continuing without requiring stops or changes;

Throughadverb

from one end or side to the other;

Throughadverb

from beginning to end;

Throughadverb

over the whole distance;

Throughadverb

to completion;

Throughadverb

in diameter;

Throughadverb

throughout the entire extent;