Difference between Athwart and Obliquely

What is the difference between Athwart and Obliquely?

Athwart as an adverb is from side to side; across. while Obliquely as an adverb is in an oblique manner; sideways

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: From side to side; across. Across the path (of something).

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: From one side to the other side of. Across the line of a ship's course or across its deck. Across the path or course of; opposing.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in an oblique manner; sideways

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