recrossed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈkrɔst/
KK: /rɪˈkrɔst/
adjective
Definition
Crossed again after having been crossed before.
Example
The river was recrossed by the hikers after they took a break.
Conversation
Did you see that bridge? I think it was recrossed last month.
Yeah, I noticed it was different!
It's amazing how they managed to make it safer after it was recrossed.
Absolutely! It looks much more stable now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revisited
returned
reentered
Antonyms
departed
left
abandoned
verb
Definition
To cross something again, such as a road or a boundary.
Example
After reaching the other side, they decided to recross the river to retrieve their belongings.
Tense Forms
Past: recrossed
Past Participle: recrossed
Conversation
Did you see that I recrossed the river yesterday?
No, I missed it! How was it?
It was a bit tricky, but I made it across safely.
Root Explanation
Recrossed → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crossed" (from Old English "crosian", meaning to go across). The word "recrossed" means to cross again, indicating a return to a previous crossing point.
Memory Tip
Think of crossing something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'crossed' refers to going across. This helps you remember that recrossed means to cross over once more.
Visually Confused Words
crossed
crosse