Across country

adverb

Travelling directly over the land, not by road or railway.

We decided to go across country rather than take the highway.
Visual representation of "across country" - Travelling directly over the land, not by road or railway

Often appears as...

  • go across country
  • drive across country
adverb

Used to describe sports that happen on rather than off natural terrain.

He participates in across country running competitions.
Visual representation of "across country" - Used to describe sports that happen on rather than off natural terrain

Often appears as...

  • across country running
  • across country skiing
adverb

Travelling directly over the land, not by road or railway.

We decided to go across country rather than take the highway.
Visual representation of "across country" - Travelling directly over the land, not by road or railway

Often appears as...

  • go across country
  • drive across country
adverb

Used to describe sports that happen on rather than off natural terrain.

He participates in across country running competitions.
Visual representation of "across country" - Used to describe sports that happen on rather than off natural terrain

Often appears as...

  • across country running
  • across country skiing
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "across country"
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Direct Route

Used when choosing a straight, often rougher path instead of established roads.

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We took a hike across country to reach the lake faster.
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Adventure Implied

Suggests a more adventurous or challenging journey, possibly through unmarked terrain.

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Their trip across country was full of unexpected obstacles.
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Potential Isolation

Choosing to go across country can mean fewer people and less help if needed.

Illustration for Potential Isolation
Traveling across country, they saw no other souls for miles.
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Direct Route

Used when choosing a straight, often rougher path instead of established roads.

Illustration for Direct Route
We took a hike across country to reach the lake faster.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adventure Implied

Suggests a more adventurous or challenging journey, possibly through unmarked terrain.

Illustration for Adventure Implied
Their trip across country was full of unexpected obstacles.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Isolation

Choosing to go across country can mean fewer people and less help if needed.

Illustration for Potential Isolation
Traveling across country, they saw no other souls for miles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Direct Route

Used when choosing a straight, often rougher path instead of established roads.

Illustration for Direct Route
We took a hike across country to reach the lake faster.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adventure Implied

Suggests a more adventurous or challenging journey, possibly through unmarked terrain.

Illustration for Adventure Implied
Their trip across country was full of unexpected obstacles.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Isolation

Choosing to go across country can mean fewer people and less help if needed.

Illustration for Potential Isolation
Traveling across country, they saw no other souls for miles.
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