across the way

phrase

: across from someone on the other side of the street
They live across the way (from us).

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Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Or the pensive Thomas Jefferson standing in the dome across the way? — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 The Bend sits right across the way, boasting nearly 10 acres of restaurants and bars, including Butcher & Thief, with its indoor-outdoor bar, modern design, and patio that seems purpose-built for long summer nights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 The kitchen block across the way is pretty conventional and relies on a portable single-hob induction cooktop that can be used on the counter or outside via the AC electrical outlet. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for across the way

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“Across the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20way. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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