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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | preposition |
| Definition: | traversing a space, side to side |
| Synonyms: | athwart, beyond, cross, crossed, crosswise, opposite, over, transversely |
| Main Entry: | overseas |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | across an ocean |
| Synonyms: | abroad, across, away, foreign, in foreign land, transatlantic, transoceanic, transpacific |
| Notes: | overseas means abroad or in a foreign country, while oversees means to watch and direct |
| Antonyms: | at home |
| Main Entry: | athwart |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | against |
| Synonyms: | across, crosswise |
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