Athwart

Synonyms of athwart

• across
• crosswise
• transversely

Antonyms of athwart

• parallel
• along
• lengthwise

Collocations of athwart

across

Frequency: 70 %

The ship sailed athwart the ocean, across the vast expanse of water.

against

Frequency: 60 %

The wind was blowing athwart the direction they wanted to go, making it difficult to sail against it.

opposite

Frequency: 45 %

Their opinions on the matter were athwart, with one supporting it and the other being completely opposite.

contrary

Frequency: 40 %

His actions were athwart to the advice he had received, showing a contrary attitude.

Idiomatic Expressions for athwart

• Phrase: athwart the hawse
  Meaning: in a position where one ship's bow is directly in front of the stern of another ship
  Usage: The two ships were athwart the hawse, making it difficult for them to maneuver.