overboard
Overboard (adv) means Over the side of a boat and into the water. Example: “A crate slid off the deck and went overboard during the storm.”
How to use overboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOff the side of a boat into the water, or figuratively, taking something too far.
Word forms
overboarded past tense, overboards singular
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Can you complete this real example?
A crate slid off the deck and went _____ during the storm.
Etymology
From over- + board (as in the side of a ship).
Rhymes for overboard
Frequently asked questions
What does “overboard” mean?
The word “overboard” means over the side of a boat and into the water. In plain terms, off the side of a boat into the water, or figuratively, taking something too far.
How do you pronounce “overboard”?
“Overboard” is pronounced OH-vuh-bawd (/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “overboard” in a sentence?
Here is “overboard” used in a sentence: “A crate slid off the deck and went overboard during the storm.”
What part of speech is “overboard”?
“Overboard” is an adverb.
Is “overboard” a common word?
“Overboard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “overboard” have?
“Overboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: over the side of a boat and into the water.
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