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Synonyms of overthwart

5 similar words

Another word for overthwart is across. Other synonyms of overthwart are athwart, adverse, opposing and perverse.

Synonyms and similar words for overthwart

prepositionFrom one side to the other of.

adjectiveCrossing in kind or disposition.

Meaning of overthwart

  1. preposition From one side to the other of.
  2. adverb From side to side.
  3. adjective Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.

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Questions about synonyms of overthwart

What is another word for overthwart?
Overthwart has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as across, athwart, adverse, opposing and perverse.
What does overthwart mean?
Overthwart means from one side to the other of.

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