He swam _____________ the river.

He swam _____________ the river.

Explanation

Usage of Across

Across has 3 different meanings.

1.From one side to other side. Like He swam across the river.
2.On the opposite/other side. Like we saw some old friends across the road.
3.When something stretches/extends from one side to another. Like there was a bridge across the river.