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From one side to the other side of; across. / Across the course or path of, so as to meet; hence (figuratively), to the attention of. / Across the course or path of, so as to oppose. / Across; through.

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athwart

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Source Word

athwart

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈθwɔːt/

Preposition

archaic figuratively

Japanese Meaning

一方の側からもう一方の側へ、すなわち横断している状態 / 進路や道筋を横切って交差する、または（比喩的に）注意を向けさせる様子 / 進路や道筋を横切って、対抗または反対する状態 / 横切って、内部や向こう側に通じること

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A fallen tree lay athwart the trail, blocking passage.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

倒れた木が小道に横たわり、通行を妨げていた。

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Sense（1）

From one side to the other side of; across.

The stars moved slowly athwart the sky.

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Sense（2）

Across the course or path of, so as to meet; hence (figuratively), to the attention of.

For here our ſouls hath but one eye (the Apoſtle ſaith, vve knovv in part) be not proud if that chance to come athvvart thy ſeeing ſide, vvhich meets with the blind ſide of another.

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