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• Beschreibt eine Person, die verärgert oder leicht wütend ist.

Describes someone who is annoyed or slightly angry.

1. Annoyed or angryA2informal

   Feeling irritated, annoyed, or slightly angry.

   Verärgert

   • She was cross with him for being late.
   • Don't get cross about small things.
   • The teacher was cross when the students talked during class.

   Synonymeaggravatedangryannoyedgrumpyirritatedsnappishsulkysullentestyvexed

   Antonymecalmcheerfulcontentgood-humoredhappypleased

2. Contrary or opposingB2formal

   Going against something or someone; opposing.

   Gegenläufig

   • He was cross with the decision made by the committee.
   • Their opinions were cross to each other.
   • She took a cross stance on the issue.

   Synonymeadverseagainstantagonisticcontraryhostileopposedopposingresistant

   Antonymealignedfavorablesupportive

• Ein Zeichen oder eine Figur aus zwei sich kreuzenden, oft rechtwinkligen Linien; auch ein Symbol, das in verschiedenen Kontexten wie Christentum oder Abstimmung verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a mark or shape formed by two intersecting lines (often perpendicular), or a symbol used in various contexts like Christianity or voting.

1. Religious symbolA2formal

   A shape consisting of a vertical line with a horizontal line across it, used as a symbol of Christianity.

   Religiöses Symbol

   • She wore a small gold cross around her neck.
   • The church has a large cross on its roof.
   • He made the sign of the cross before entering.

   Synonymecrucifixrood

2. Intersection or crossingA2formal

   A place where two lines, roads, or paths meet and cross each other.

   Kreuzung

   • Turn left at the cross in the road.
   • The cross of the two main streets is always busy.
   • There is a traffic light at the cross.

   Synonymecrossingintersectionjunction

3. Mark or symbolA1formal

   A mark (X) used to indicate a choice, a location, or an error.

   Kreuz als Markierung

   • Put a cross next to the correct answer.
   • She marked the spot with a cross on the map.
   • The teacher put a cross next to the wrong answer.

   Synonymemarkx

4. Hybrid or mixtureB2formal

   An animal or plant that is a mixture of two different types or breeds.

   Hybride

   • A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
   • This flower is a cross between a rose and a lily.
   • The new fruit is a cross between an apple and a pear.

   Synonymeblendcrossbreedhybridmixturemongrel

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, von einer Seite auf die andere zu gelangen, etwas zu überqueren oder zu kreuzen; auch im Sinne von sich überschneiden oder über etwas hinweggehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or going from one side to the other, or to intersect or pass over something.

1. Move from one side to anotherA1formal

   To go across something, such as a road, river, or border.

   Überqueren

   • Look both ways before you cross the street.
   • We crossed the bridge to reach the other side.
   • She crossed the border into France.

   Synonymefordgo acrosspass overtraverse

2. Draw lines acrossA2formal

   To draw a line across something, especially to cancel it.

   Durchstreichen

   • Cross out the wrong answers.
   • He crossed his name off the list.
   • Please cross your fingers for good luck.

   Synonymecanceldeletescore outscratch outstrike out

3. Oppose or hinderB2formal

   To go against someone's wishes or plans; to thwart.

   Sich widersetzen

   • Don't cross me if you know what's good for you.
   • She crossed the boss by missing the deadline.
   • He crossed the union and faced consequences.

   Synonymeblockcontradictdefyfoilfrustrateimpedeobstructopposeresistthwart

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistfurtherhelpsupport

4. Produce hybridC1formalscientific

   To breed individuals from different species or varieties.

   Kreuzen

   • Scientists crossed two types of roses to create a new variety.
   • They crossed a horse with a donkey to produce a mule.
   • Farmers cross breeds to improve crop yield.

   Synonymecrossbreedinterbreed

Phrasal-Variantencross offcross out