How Do You Spell THWART?

Pronunciation: [θwˈɔːt] (IPA)

Thwart (/θwɔːt/) is a somewhat unusual word in terms of its spelling. It begins with the voiceless dental fricative sound /θ/, which is represented by the letters "th". The following sound is the voiced labiodental approximant /w/, which is spelled with the single letter "w". Finally, the word ends with the voiceless alveolar stop /t/, spelled with the letter "t". Overall, the word "thwart" is an example of the English language's complex and often irregular spelling system.

THWART Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "thwart" refers to a verb that means to hinder, prevent, or impede the progress, success, or accomplishment of something. It involves the act of obstructing or frustrating an individual's or a group's efforts to reach a goal or achieve a desired outcome.

    When a situation or action is thwarted, it often results in a setback or failure. It implies the interference with plans, intentions, or designs, causing an individual or a group to face obstacles or limitations. Thwarting can occur due to various reasons such as opposition, resistance, obstacles, or adverse circumstances that hinder progress or success.

    This term can be used in the context of personal or professional endeavors, conflicts, competitions, or even in simple day-to-day situations. For instance, one may refer to an unsuccessful attempt to solve a problem as being thwarted by unexpected challenges. Similarly, the act of deliberately opposing or obstructing a person’s ambitions or goals can also be described as thwarting their aspirations.

    Overall, "thwart" captures the essence of hindrance, obstruction, and prevention, encapsulating the idea of frustrating or impeding progress or success in various situations.

  2. • Being across or crosswise.
    • To lie or come across the direction of; to cross, as a purpose; to oppose; to frustrate or defeat.
    • The seat or bench of a boat on which the rowers sit, placed athwart the boat.

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

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Etymology of THWART

The word "thwart" originated from the Old Norse word "þvert" (pronounced thwert), which means "across" or "transversely". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*thwerh-", meaning "to turn, twist, or whirl". In Middle English, it evolved into "thwarten", which refers to twisting or turning something aside or obstructing its course. Over time, the word's meaning narrowed down to its current definition, which is to hinder, obstruct, or block progress or plans.

Similar spelling word for THWART

Plural form of THWART is THWARTS

Conjugate verb Thwart

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thwarted
you would have thwarted
he/she/it would have thwarted
we would have thwarted
they would have thwarted
I would have thwart
you would have thwart
he/she/it would have thwart
we would have thwart
they would have thwart

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would thwart
you would thwart
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we would thwart
they would thwart

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be thwarting
you would be thwarting
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we would be thwarting
they would be thwarting

FUTURE

I will thwart
you will thwart
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we will thwart
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thwarting
you will be thwarting
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we will be thwarting
they will be thwarting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thwarted
you will have thwarted
he/she/it will have thwarted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thwarting
you will have been thwarting
he/she/it will have been thwarting
we will have been thwarting
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IMPERATIVE

you thwart
we let´s thwart

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thwart

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

thwarted

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I thwart
you thwart
he/she/it thwarts
we thwart
they thwart

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thwarting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it thwart

SIMPLE PAST

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

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