abroad

adverb
UK: /əˈbrɔːd/
US: /əˈbrɔːd/

  1. In or to a foreign country or countries.

    1. I want to travel abroad next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many students study abroad to experience new cultures and gain a global perspective. [ ] [ ]

  2. Widely; in all directions; over a wide area.

    1. The news spread abroad quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rumors of the company's financial troubles were circulating abroad. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

widely overseas
abroad preposition

  1. In a foreign country.

    1. She is living abroad now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He works abroad for a large corporation and enjoys experiencing new cultures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abroad" in English means: In or to a foreign country or countries., Widely; in all directions; over a wide area..

The phonetic transcription of "abroad" is /əˈbrɔːd/ in British English and /əˈbrɔːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abroad": widely, overseas.

Example usage of "abroad": "I want to travel abroad next year.". More examples on the page.