abroad

[ uh-brawd ]

adverb

1. in or to a foreign country or countries:

   famous at home and abroad.

   Synonyms: overseas

   Antonyms: at-home

2. in or to another continent:

   Shall we go to Mexico or abroad this summer?

3. out of doors; from one place to another; about:

   No one was abroad in the noonday heat. The owl ventures abroad at night.

   Synonyms: outside, out

4. spread around; in circulation:

   Rumors of disaster are abroad.

   Synonyms: rife, everywhere

5. broadly; widely; far and wide.
6. wide of the mark; in error.

noun

1. a foreign land or lands:

   imports from abroad.

abroad

/ əˈbrɔːd /

adverb

1. to or in a foreign country or countries

adjective

1. (of news, rumours, etc) in general circulation; current
2. out in the open
3. over a wide area
4. archaic.
   in error

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroad¹

First recorded in 1225–75, abroad is from the Middle English word abrod. See a- ¹, broad

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroad¹

C13: from a- ² + broad

Example Sentences

In other words, arming Western adversaries to strike Western targets abroad is something Moscow has been considering.

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So Africa’s largest oil producer has been exporting its crude which is then refined abroad, much to the delight of some well-connected traders.

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“The mood now among Russians abroad is bad. People don’t believe in change. Everything looks bad. They see no point in protesting,” Polina said.

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"Very often, people don't have a benchmark for footpath quality, especially if they haven't travelled abroad or been exposed to places that have good facilities for pedestrians," Mr Mhatre says.

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In the UK and abroad, there have been major controversies in football, swimming and gymnastics clubs, where allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse have been made against coaches by young athletes.

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Related Words

• away
• elsewhere
• overseas