Tag: across
Preposition – “Over”
Over typically means above or on top of something.
Preposition – “Across”
Across with the meaning – through or from one side to another: The preposition across can often be used to mean through or from one side to another. Here are some examples to illustrate its usage: The hikers trekked across the dense forest. (Meaning: The hikers walked through the dense forest.) The river flowed across the valley. (Meaning: The river flowed through the valley, from one side to another.)