There are 281,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Accross'. 'Accross' ranks in the top 0 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 2,489 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "across" can function as a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, it indicates movement from one side to another, while as an adverb, it describes a position or location that is on the opposite side. Its general definition refers to being situated on the other side of something, often in the context of spatial relationships.
Across
The word "across" originates from the combination of the prefix "a-" (a variant of "on") and "cross," which comes from the Old English "cros," meaning "cross." The term developed to mean "to or from one side to the other."
The word 'across' is pronounced as /əˈkrɔs/. You can break it down phonetically to sound like "uh-KROSS."
The word 'across' can be used in a sentence like, "The bridge spans across the river, connecting the two towns." When using 'across,' it is important to remember that it should not be confused with 'acros,' which is a common misspelling, and it is typically used to indicate movement from one side to another, rather than a position or situation that isn't related to crossing.