Hyphenation of across

How to hyphenate across

Because it is a word with a single syllable, across is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

across

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: across

Definitions of across

across is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.
Example: I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
From one side to the other.
Example: she helped the blind man across; the river is half a mile across
adverb
On the other side.
Example: If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?
adverb
In a particular direction.
Example: He leaned across for a book.
adverb
(crosswords) Horizontally.
Example: I got stuck on 4 across.

Definition 1 as preposition

preposition
To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.
preposition
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: That store is across the street.
preposition
Across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
preposition
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
Example: Could you slide that across the table to me, please?
preposition
At or near the far end of (a space).
preposition
Spanning.
Example: This poetry speaks across the centuries.
preposition
Throughout.
Example: All across the country, voters were communicating their representatives.
preposition
So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle.
Example: Lay the top stick across the bottom one.
preposition
In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.