See across Meaning in English
expression
ˈsi/ /əˈkɹɔs
SEE uh-KRAWS
sˈiː/ /əkɹˈɒs
SEE uh-KROSS
Definition
To be able to look from one side to the other side of something, usually across a space, distance, or obstacle.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'see across' to talk about being able to view the opposite side of a space or obstacle (e.g., 'see across the river'). Often describes open areas like water, fields, or rooms. Not used for seeing through solid objects ('see through' is used for that). More common in descriptive or narrative contexts, less in everyday conversation.
Spanish: ver al otro lado de - ver a través de (distancia)Portuguese (BR): ver do outro lado - ver através (distância)Portuguese (PT): ver do outro lado - ver através (distância)Chinese (Simplified): 看到对面Chinese (Traditional): 看到對面Hindi: उस पार देखनाArabic: يرى عبرBengali: আরপারে দেখাRussian: видеть напротив - видеть через (расстояние)Japanese: 向こう側が見えるVietnamese: nhìn sang phía bên kiaKorean: 건너편을 보다Turkish: karşıyı görmekUrdu: پار دیکھناIndonesian: nhìn sang phía bên kia
Example Sentences
I can see across the lake from here.
basic
You can see across the room easily.
basic
They tried to see across the busy street.
basic
On a clear day, you can see across to the mountains.
natural
We waved so our friends would see across the park.
natural
It's hard to see across when it's foggy.
natural