Synonyms for

Aboard

Verb / ʌˈbɔ:rd / Another word for aboard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

on or onto a ship, plane, or other vehicle

Synonyms & similar words

onboard alongside onbase traveling journeying voyaging sailing flying riding cruising traversing going proceeding advancing moving progressing trekking migrating

Synonyms by register

Formal

on board on deck on board of

Informal

on in inside

Literary

within the hull on the deck

Antonyms

ashore aground off away ashore grounded

Common collocations

  • go aboard
  • come aboard
  • get aboard
  • welcome aboard
  • all aboard
  • step aboard
  • climb aboard
  • board a ship

Word family

verb board

Usage note

Primarily used to indicate being on or entering a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle. Can also refer to being part of a committee or organization.

Example sentences

  1. We climbed aboard the train to go to the city.
  2. The captain welcomed us aboard his ship.
  3. I felt sick when I was aboard the airplane.
  4. We loaded our luggage aboard the bus.
  5. The crew prepared the ship for the passengers to come aboard.

Quotes

  • There is nothing like being aboard a ship for a long voyage.
  • The best way to explore a new place is to get aboard a local bus.
  • I always feel a sense of adventure when I step aboard a train.

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