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Synonyms
Antonyms
1. cross-purpose
noun. a contrary aim.
Synonyms
- design
- intention
- purpose
- intent
Antonyms
- irresoluteness
- nonfunctional
- functional
- uselessness
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Rhymes with Cross Purpose
- multipurpose
- all-purpose
2. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
Synonyms
- will
- goal
- design
- cross-purpose
- sake
- idea
- intention
- mind
- view
- final cause
- end
- intent
Antonyms
- movability
- unsoundness
- softness
- disagree
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] what something is used for.
Synonyms
- use
- raison d'etre
- functional
- nonfunctional
- function
- role
- utility
Antonyms
- functional
- uselessness
- inutility
- unsteadiness
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
- tenacity
- industriousness
- persistency
- firmness
- tirelessness
- resolve
- resolution
- persistence
- tenaciousness
- diligence
- resoluteness
- perseverance
- firmness of purpose
- doggedness
- industry
- determination
- indefatigability
- pertinacity
Antonyms
- indecisiveness
- indecision
- movableness
- instability
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] travel across or pass over.
Synonyms
- cut across
- drive
- go through
- jaywalk
- tramp
- walk
- pass
- cover
- pass over
- hop
- course
- get across
- stride
- traverse
- get over
- crisscross
- cut through
- track
- bridge
- take
- go across
Antonyms
- ebb
- unnaturally
- get worse
- worsen
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] meet at a point.
Synonyms
- run into
- come across
- intersect
- see
- run across
- meet
Antonyms
- dock
- burden
- saddle
- charge
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. cross
adjective. ['ˈkrɔs'] extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
Synonyms
- crosswise
- thwartwise
- transversal
Antonyms
- enjoy
- suffer
- idle
- ride
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. cross
noun. ['ˈkrɔs'] a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
Synonyms
- structure
Antonyms
- recede
- fail
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
Synonyms
- foreclose
- bilk
- frustrate
- short-circuit
- prevent
- disappoint
- baffle
- ruin
- dash
- preclude
- let down
- spoil
- scotch
- forbid
- thwart
- queer
- foil
Antonyms
- fuse
- ionate
- calcify
- iodinate
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. cross
noun. ['ˈkrɔs'] a marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
Synonyms
- crisscross
- mark
Antonyms
- prevent
- failing
- stay
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))