Synonyms for

Abroad

Verb / ʌˈbrɔ:d / Another word for abroad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in or to a foreign country or countries

Synonyms & similar words

afield overseas overseas

Synonyms by register

Formal

overseas externally foreign

Informal

out of town away out

Literary

beyond the seas in foreign climes

Antonyms

home domestic local inland within

Common collocations

  • travel abroad
  • live abroad
  • work abroad
  • study abroad
  • go abroad
  • sent abroad
  • abroad for work

Word family

adverb abroad

Usage note

Abroad is primarily used as an adverb meaning in or to a foreign country or countries. It can also be used as an adjective, though this is less common and often sounds dated.

Example sentences

  1. My uncle lives abroad, in Australia.
  2. She wants to study abroad, in Europe.
  3. We went on vacation abroad, to Mexico.
  4. He works for a company that does business abroad.
  5. They have family living abroad, in Canada.

Quotes

  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine
  • Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. - Mark Twain
  • Not all those who wander are lost. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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