How Do You Spell OVERTHWART?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəθwˈɔːt] (IPA)

The word "overthwart" is often misspelled due to its unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/. The first syllable is pronounced like "oh-vuh" with a long "o" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced like "thwart" with a soft "th" sound. The "r" at the end is pronounced in British English, but not in American English. "Overthwart" means "across" or "obliquely" and can be used as an adverb or an adjective.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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OVERTHWART Meaning and Definition

  1. Overthwart is an adjective that is used to describe something that is situated or placed in a diagonal or transverse position in relation to another object or action. It specifically refers to something that is placed or positioned across or contrary to the expected or usual direction or course.

    In a literal sense, overthwart can describe the position or arrangement of an object that is situated diagonally or obliquely across another object. For example, if a chair is placed overthwart a table, it means that the chair is positioned diagonally across the table rather than directly in front or beside it.

    In a figurative sense, overthwart can be used to describe situations, actions, or opinions that are contrary or opposed to what is expected or normal. For instance, if someone's actions are described as overthwart, it means that they are behaving in a way that goes against the usual or anticipated course of action.

    Overall, "overthwart" denotes a diagonal or transverse position or arrangement, whether it pertains to physical objects or symbolic concepts. It conveys the idea of being placed or positioned in a manner that is opposite or contrary to the expected or customary direction or course.

  2. Across; from side to side.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERTHWART

  • iverthwart
  • kverthwart
  • lverthwart
  • pverthwart
  • 0verthwart
  • 9verthwart
  • ocerthwart
  • oberthwart
  • ogerthwart
  • oferthwart
  • ovwrthwart
  • ovsrthwart
  • ovdrthwart
  • ovrrthwart
  • ov4rthwart
  • ov3rthwart
  • oveethwart
  • ovedthwart
  • ovefthwart
  • ovetthwart

Etymology of OVERTHWART

The word "overthwart" has origins in Middle English. It is a combination of "over" and "thwart".

"Over" comes from Old English "ofer", which means "above" or "beyond". It has Germanic roots and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "uber" and Proto-Indo-European "uper".

"Thwart" originates from Old English "thweart" or "thweran", which means "to twist" or "to turn". It has Germanic origins and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "thwerh" and Proto-Indo-European "terkʷ-".

The combination of "over" and "thwart" in Middle English led to the formation of "overthwart". It initially meant "across" or "transverse" and was used to describe a sideways or diagonally positioned object.

Similar spelling words for OVERTHWART

  • everyotherday,
  • overweathered.

Conjugate verb Overthwart

CONDITIONAL

I would overthwart
you would overthwart
he/she/it would overthwart
we would overthwart
they would overthwart

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overthwarting
you would be overthwarting
he/she/it would be overthwarting
we would be overthwarting
they would be overthwarting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overthwart
you would have overthwart
he/she/it would have overthwart
we would have overthwart
they would have overthwart

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overthwarting
you would have been overthwarting
he/she/it would have been overthwarting
we would have been overthwarting
they would have been overthwarting

FUTURE

I will overthwart
you will overthwart
he/she/it will overthwart
we will overthwart
they will overthwart

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overthwarting
you will be overthwarting
he/she/it will be overthwarting
we will be overthwarting
they will be overthwarting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overthwarted
you will have overthwarted
he/she/it will have overthwarted
we will have overthwarted
they will have overthwarted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overthwarting
you will have been overthwarting
he/she/it will have been overthwarting
we will have been overthwarting
they will have been overthwarting

IMPERATIVE

you overthwart
we let´s overthwart

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overthwart

PAST

I overthwarted
you overthwarted
he/she/it overthwarted
we overthwarted
they overthwarted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overthwarting
you were overthwarting
he/she/it was overthwarting
we were overthwarting
they were overthwarting

PAST PARTICIPLE

overthwarted

PAST PERFECT

I had overthwarted
you had overthwarted
he/she/it had overthwarted
we had overthwarted
they had overthwarted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overthwarting
you had been overthwarting
he/she/it had been overthwarting
we had been overthwarting
they had been overthwarting

PRESENT

I overthwart
you overthwart
he/she/it overthwarts
we overthwart
they overthwart

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overthwarting
you are overthwarting
he/she/it is overthwarting
we are overthwarting
they are overthwarting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overthwarting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overthwarted
you have overthwarted
he/she/it has overthwarted
we have overthwarted
they have overthwarted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overthwarting
you have been overthwarting
he/she/it has been overthwarting
we have been overthwarting
they have been overthwarting

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