↔️athwart

adverb
/əˈθwɔːrt/

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example Sentences

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Example Expressions

go athwart

Synonyms

across, crosswise, against, contrary

Antonyms

along, with, parallel

Collocations

athwart the path, lie athwart, go athwart

Related Vocabularies

often; regularly; many times
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in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
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to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

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