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athwart

adverb

/əˈθwɔːrt/

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

go athwart

across, crosswise, against, contrary

along, with, parallel

athwart the path, lie athwart, go athwart

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

In a way that is normal, expected, or without effort.

before or by now; prior to a time in question

in a short time; shortly

Only; nothing more than.

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction