What does abroad mean?
Definitions for abroad
əˈbrɔdabroad
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word abroad.
Princeton's WordNet
abroad, overseasadverb
in a foreign country
"markets abroad"; "overseas markets"
abroadadverb
to or in a foreign country
"they had never travelled abroad"
afield, abroadadverb
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
"looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall
overseas, abroadadverb
in a place across an ocean
Wiktionary
abroadnoun
countries or lands abroad
abroadadverb
At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space
A tree spreads its branches abroad.
abroadadverb
Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode
to walk abroad
abroadadverb
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.
We have broils at home and enemies abroad.
abroadadverb
Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely.
abroadadverb
Not on target; astray; in error.
abroadadverb
Played elsewhere than one's home grounds; as in a sport's team.
abroadpreposition
Throughout, over.
Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Abroadadverb
Etymology: compounded of a and broad.
Intermit no watch
Against a wakeful foe, while I abroad,
Thro’ all the coasts of dark destruction seek
Deliverance. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. ii. l. 463.Again, the lonely fox roams far abroad,
On secret rapine bent, and midnight fraud;
Now haunts the cliff, now traverses the lawn,
And flies the hated neighbourhood of man. Matthew Prior.Welcome, Sir,
This cell’s my court; here have I few attendants,
And subjects none abroad. William Shakespeare, Tempest.Lady ———— walked a whole hour abroad, without dying after it; at least in the time I staid; though she seemed to be fainting, and had convulsive motions several times in her head. Alexander Pope, Letters.
They thought it better to be somewhat hardly yoked at home, than for ever abroad, and discredited. Richard Hooker, Pref.
Whosoever offers at verbal translation, shall have the misfortune of that young traveller, who lost his own language abroad, and brought home no other instead of it. John Denham.
What learn our youth abroad, but to refine
The homely vices of their native land? John Dryden, Span. Friar.He who sojourns in a foreign country, refers what he sees and hears abroad, to the state of things at home. Francis Atterbury, Serm.
Full in the midst of this infernal road,
An elm displays her dusky arms abroad. John Dryden, Virg. Æn. vi.Bodies politic, being subject, as much as natural, to dissolution, by divers means, there are undoubtedly more states overthrown through diseases bred within themselves, than through violence from abroad. Richard Hooker, Dedication.
Wikipedia
Abroad
Abroad (Arabic: الغربة) is a short film directed by Lebanese filmmaker Zayn Alexander. The film made its world premiere at the 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 2, 2018. The Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies awarded Alexander the 2020 Khayrallah Art Prize for the film.
ChatGPT
abroad
Abroad refers to being in or going to a country that is not one's own. It generally implies traveling to a foreign country for an extended period, such as for vacation, work, study, or living. It's often used to denote an international context outside of the home country.
abroad
Abroad refers to being in, going to, or coming from a foreign country or countries. It signifies a location that is not within one's home country. This term is typically used in relation to travel or living experiences in a different country.
abroad
Abroad generally refers to a location or locations outside of one's home country. It can be used to describe traveling or living in foreign countries, typically for a significant amount of time. The term can also refer to something that is spread widely or in a general manner.
abroad
Abroad generally refers to a location that is outside of, or different from, one's home country. It typically refers to traveling, living, or working in a foreign country. The term emphasizes a geographical location that is different and distant from one's usual or familiar environment.
Webster Dictionary
Abroadadverb
at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad
Abroadadverb
without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad
Abroadadverb
beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad
Abroadadverb
before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely
Etymology: [Pref. a- + broad.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Abroad
a-brawd′, adv. on the broad or open space: out of doors: public: in another country. [Prep. a, and Broad.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
abroad
Synonymous with foreign, or being on a foreign station. Also an old word for spread; as, all sail abroad.
Editors Contribution
abroad
In another country, than the country we reside in.
They do go abroad to another country to expore and have an amazing holiday together each year.
Submitted by MaryC on March 10, 2020
Suggested Resources
Abroad
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2620
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2947
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Adverbs Frequency: #211
Anagrams for abroad »
aboard
aborad
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of abroad in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of abroad in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of abroad in a Sentence
We’re not in the habit of previewing private discussions we have with other leaders before they happen, but President Biden took actions with respect to the Khashoggi murder right after coming into office, the President’s views on human rights are clear and longstanding, and fundamental freedoms are always on the agenda when he travels abroad, just as they will be during this trip.
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron:
Alstom's challenge is to grow, the reduction of its debt should help it acquire competitors abroad.
Shame on Governor Perry for turning his backs on workers in Texas who are finding new growth opportunities abroad to drive growth here at home, i don't know who the likes of Rick Perry is listening to, but it surely isn't the people of Texas.
We are not letting the foot off the gas. We are going to continue with the pressure campaign. we are going to continue to hold those sanctions and we are going to continue to work with the team abroad to make sure those stay in place.
I think it's a stark reminder that terrorism is still alive, obviously abroad and here at home.
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- الى الخارج, في الخارجArabic
- xaricdəAzerbaijani
- граница, чужбина, открито, извън къщи, навсякъде, странствоBulgarian
- a l'estrangerCatalan, Valencian
- v zahraničíCzech
- AuslandGerman
- eksterlandeEsperanto
- en el extranjero, en el exterior, en todas direciones, por todas partes, al exteriorSpanish
- در خارج از کشورPersian
- ulkomailla, laajalle, ulkomaille, laajalla, ulkona, ulkomaatFinnish
- étranger, à l'étrangerFrench
- a-null thairis, thall thairisScottish Gaelic
- ass y çheerManx
- विदेशHindi
- aletranjeHaitian Creole
- külföldönHungarian
- na ùfèsịIgbo
- all'esteroItalian
- 国外, 外国, 海外, 在外Japanese
- 해외, 국외Korean
- buitenlandDutch
- utenlands, utlandet, utanlandsNorwegian
- ultramar, amplamente, [[fora]] [[de]] [[casa]], além-mar, largamente, no, exterior, estrangeiro, aoPortuguese
- повсю́ду, вширь, снару́жи, широко́, [[за]] [[рубе́ж]], [[за]] [[рубеж, заграница, зарубежье, [[на]] [[улица, везде́, нару́жу, [[за]] [[границаRussian
- иностранство, inostranstvoSerbo-Croatian
- utomlands, utrikesSwedish
- வெளிநாட்டில்Tamil
- yurtdışıTurkish
- 國外Chinese
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