overseas
0 antonyms and opposites of overseas, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.
How to use overseas
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From the older form oversea, with -s added; compare German Übersee and Dutch overzees.
Full origin of overseas →Frequently asked questions
What does “overseas” mean?
The word “overseas” means located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea. In plain terms, abroad — in or from another country, typically one you'd reach by crossing the sea.
How do you pronounce “overseas”?
“Overseas” is pronounced oh-vuh-SEEZ (/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “overseas” in a sentence?
Here is “overseas” used in a sentence: “The company has several overseas offices.”
What part of speech is “overseas”?
Depending on how it is used, “overseas” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “overseas” come from?
The word “overseas” comes from German. From the older form oversea, with -s added; compare German Übersee and Dutch overzees.
Is “overseas” a common word?
“Overseas” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “overseas” have?
“Overseas” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: located in or coming from another country, typically across the sea.
What is the difference between "overseas" and "abroad"?
Both mean in or to a foreign country, and they are often interchangeable. "Overseas" carries the sense of being across the sea, so it fits countries reached by crossing water. "Abroad" simply means any foreign country and works even for a neighbour reached by land.
Do you say "go overseas" or "go to overseas"?
You say "go overseas" with no preposition, because in that phrase "overseas" is an adverb, like "go abroad." Adding "to" is a common mistake. You can, however, say "go to an overseas office," where "overseas" is an adjective describing the noun.
Can "overseas" be used as both an adjective and an adverb?
Yes. As an adjective it comes before a noun, as in "overseas customers" or "overseas travel." As an adverb it follows a verb, as in "working overseas" or "shipped overseas." The spelling stays the same in both roles.
What is the difference between "overseas" and "international"?
"Overseas" describes something located in or coming from another country, usually across the sea, viewed from a home country's perspective. "International" describes something that involves or connects two or more countries. An overseas branch is in a foreign country, while an international agreement links several nations.