Conjugation

Cross over

traverser

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only cross changes; over stays the same: crossed over, crossed over.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't cross over, he doesn't cross over.

    1. I / you / we / they cross over
    2. he / she / it crosses over

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am crossing over
    2. you / we / they are crossing over
    3. he / she / it is crossing over

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't cross over.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they crossed over

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to cross over
    2. you / we / they are going to cross over
    3. he / she / it is going to cross over

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't cross over.

    1. (you) cross over
    2. let's cross over