athwart
From side to side; across.
Word facts
Definition of Athwart
From side to side; across.
Example sentences
- 1
Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart.
- 2
a fleet standing athwart our course
Synonyms for Athwart
Antonyms for Athwart
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does athwart have?
Athwart has 2 syllables: athw·art. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is athwart?
Athwart is used as a adverb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for athwart?
Words with similar meanings to athwart include overthwart. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use athwart in a sentence?
Example: "Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart."
What words start with the same letter as athwart?
Athwart starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does athwart have?
Athwart has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.