Synonyms for

Boarded

Verb / ˈbɔ:rdʌd / / ˈbɔ:rdɪd / Another word for boarded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of the verb 'board', which means to get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Synonyms & similar words

getoff room geton board embarked entered mounted ascended entered alighted disembarked debarked docked

Synonyms by register

Formal

embarked mounted ascended

Informal

got on climbed on jumped on

Literary

gained trod

Antonyms

unboarded disembarked alighted descended left departed

Common collocations

  • boarded the train
  • boarded the plane
  • boarded the bus
  • boarded the ship
  • boarded up windows
  • boarded a vessel
  • boarded a flight

Word family

noun board
verb board
adjective boarded

Usage note

The word 'boarded' can refer to getting onto a vehicle or covering something with boards. Ensure the context makes the meaning clear.

Example sentences

  1. I boarded the school bus this morning.
  2. We boarded the cruise ship for our vacation.
  3. The passengers boarded the plane for their flight.
  4. The train is about to board, hurry up!
  5. The team boarded the bus for their game.

Quotes

  • I boarded the train and started my journey to the unknown.
  • She boarded the ship and waved goodbye to her family.
  • They boarded the plane and flew to their dream destination.

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