Across the way

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adverb

On or to the other side.

She lives across the way from me.
Visual representation of "across the way" - on or to the other side

Often appears as...

  • live across the way
  • store across the way
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Visual representation of "across the way"
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Physical Proximity

Indicates closeness; something you can see or walk to shortly without much effort.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
I go to the café across the way every morning.
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Not Direct Contact

Describes location with something like a street or open space separating it.

Illustration for Not Direct Contact
The best bakery is just across the way, across the busy street.
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Visual Perspective

Used when pointing out or describing what is visible from one's current location.

Illustration for Visual Perspective
You can see the festival happening right across the way.
Visual representation of the word "Across the way"

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