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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 confident and brave way; without fear

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

more than sufficiently; generously

in or to a higher place; overhead

To a certain or considerable extent; very or completely.

continuing without stopping; without interruption