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ATHWART Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word athwart. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word athwart. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ATHWART

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across
adverbadv
adverb

• to the opposite side

• transversely

crosswise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

adverb

• not in the intended manner

• transversely

adjective satellite

• in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

over
adverbadv
noun

• (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

adverb

• at or to a point across intervening space etc.

• throughout an area

• throughout a period of time

• beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position

• over the entire area

adjective satellite

• having come or been brought to a conclusion

through
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• from beginning to end

• over the whole distance

• to completion

• in diameter

• throughout the entire extent

adjective satellite

• having finished or arrived at completion

• (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes

against
preposition

• In a contrary direction to.

• In physical opposition to; in collision with.

• In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.

• Close to, alongside.

• In front of; before (a background).

• In contrast or comparison with.

• In competition with, versus.

• Contrary to; in conflict with.

• In opposition to.

• Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.

• In exchange for.

• As counterbalance to.

• As a charge on.

• As protection from.

• In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

• (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

• Exposed to.

conjunction

• By the time that (something happened); before.

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

overthwart
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aslant
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• over or across in a slanting direction

• at an oblique angle

adjective satellite

• having an oblique or slanted direction

obliquely
adverbadv
adverb

• to, toward or at one side

• at an oblique angle

Best Hypernyms For ATHWART

Here is a list of related hypernyms for athwart, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
across over through

Alternatives for ACROSS

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