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.

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