Definitions for abroad
əˈbrɔdabroad

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. abroad, overseas(adverb)

   in a foreign country

   "markets abroad"; "overseas markets"

2. abroad(adverb)

   to or in a foreign country

   "they had never travelled abroad"

3. afield, abroad(adverb)

   far away from home or one's usual surroundings

   "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall

4. overseas, abroad(adverb)

   in a place across an ocean

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. abroad(Noun)

   countries or lands abroad

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

2. abroad(Adverb)

   At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space

   A tree spreads its branches abroad.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

3. abroad(Adverb)

   Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode

   to walk abroad

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

4. abroad(Adverb)

   Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.

   We have broils at home and enemies abroad.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

5. abroad(Adverb)

   Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

6. abroad(Adverb)

   Not on target; astray; in error.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

7. abroad(Adverb)

   Played elsewhere than one's home grounds; as in a sport's team.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

8. abroad(Preposition)

   Throughout, over.

   Etymology: * First attested in mid 13th century. From abrood, from a- + brood.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Abroad(adverb)

   at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + broad.]

2. Abroad(adverb)

   without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + broad.]

3. Abroad(adverb)

   beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + broad.]

4. Abroad(adverb)

   before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely

   Etymology: [Pref. a- + broad.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. abroad

   Synonymous with foreign, or being on a foreign station. Also an old word for spread; as, all sail abroad.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. abroad

   Relating to a country other than the country we live 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  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2620

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2947

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'abroad' in Adverbs Frequency: #211

Anagrams for abroad »

1. aborad

2. aboard

How to pronounce abroad?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abroad in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abroad in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of abroad in a Sentence

1. Alencar Burti:

   An impeachment is a traumatic affair that affects the political and business arenas at a time when Brazil is struggling to regain its credibility abroad, what matters now is saving our country. We need to find a solution above personal interests.

2. Janis Brett Elspas:

   We really didn't worry that something would go wrong ... because he has proven how responsible he is, unfortunately, I can't say the same about our triplets, now 17, who we have deemed not to be mature enough to be left alone overnight, much less for a week while we travel abroad because they tend to be unintentionally careless.

3. Rebecca Napier-Moore:

   A lot of people noted they will get fired when they get pregnant when they are abroad... they will get fired and go home.

4. Jillian Lane:

   Sen. Paul's attendance does not accurately represent his participation or involvement in defense and foreign policy issues. As always, Sen. Paul will continue to remain extremely vigilant of the issues affecting Americans at home and abroad.

5. Isaiah 401-8 Bible:

   Comfort ye, my people speak ye peace, thus saith our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness, mourning 'neath their sorrow's load. For the glory of the Lord now o'er earth is shed abroad and all flesh shall see the token that His word is never broken.

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