abroad — in or to a foreign country
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in or to a foreign country
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrɔːd/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks studying abroad means I'll forget how to use chopsticks.
- He went abroad to find himself, but only found expensive coffee.
- Many Korean companies are expanding their business abroad.
abroad
ADVERB[/əˈbrɔːd/]
in or to a foreign country
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'on broad', literally meaning 'in a broad or wide place'. Originally denoting physical expansiveness, the term gradually narrowed semantically to refer specifically to foreign lands or overseas regions.
Breakdown
a- (on, upon) + broad (wide, expansive). The prefix 'a-' derives from Old English 'on', while 'broad' refers to wide or open spaces, collectively expressing the sense of going into expansive or distant territories.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks studying abroad means I'll forget how to use chopsticks.”
“He went abroad to find himself, but only found expensive coffee.”
“Many Korean companies are expanding their business abroad.”
“The rumor about the celebrity spread abroad within hours.”
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