aboard
2 synonyms for aboard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — On or into a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
on board
How to use aboard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
welcome aboard
climb aboard
all aboard
Etymology
From Middle English abord, from a- ("on") + bord ("side of a ship, board").
Full origin of aboard →Frequently asked questions
What does “aboard” mean?
The word “aboard” means on or into a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle. In plain terms, on or onto a vehicle you travel in — a ship, plane, or train.
How do you pronounce “aboard”?
“Aboard” is pronounced uh-BAWD (/əˈbɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “aboard” in a sentence?
Here is “aboard” used in a sentence: “All passengers should be aboard ten minutes before departure.”
What part of speech is “aboard”?
Depending on how it is used, “aboard” can be an adverb and a preposition.
Where does the word “aboard” come from?
The word “aboard” comes from Middle English. From Middle English abord, from a- ("on") + bord ("side of a ship, board").
Is “aboard” a common word?
“Aboard” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “aboard” have?
“Aboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: on or into a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle.
What is the difference between "aboard" and "on board"?
"Aboard" and "on board" both mean on or onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle, and are largely interchangeable. "Aboard" is a single word that can act as an adverb or a preposition, as in "climb aboard" or "aboard the train." "On board" is the two-word phrase, while "onboard" written as one word is usually an adjective, as in "onboard entertainment."
Is "aboard" a preposition or an adverb?
"Aboard" can be both. As a preposition it takes an object, as in "aboard the ship." As an adverb it stands alone, as in "welcome aboard," where no vehicle is named directly.
