Synonyms for

Overboard

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

Definition

Overboard means to fall or be thrown off a ship or boat into the water.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Formal

excessively extravagantly unreasonably

Informal

too much way too much all out going wild

Literary

beyond measure without restraint

Antonyms

underneath below within inside contained

Common collocations

  • go overboard
  • fall overboard
  • throw overboard
  • tip overboard
  • lean overboard
  • overboard with enthusiasm
  • overboard with spending

Word family

adverb overboard

Usage note

Primarily used in the idiom 'go overboard' to mean doing or saying too much. Can also literally mean off the side of a ship.

Example sentences

  1. The sailor fell overboard and had to be rescued.
  2. I accidentally dropped my phone overboard while taking a picture.
  3. The captain warned the passengers not to lean overboard.
  4. The crew quickly responded when a passenger went overboard.
  5. The stormy weather caused many items to go overboard.

Quotes

  • 'Throw me overboard,' said Jonah; 'and it will be all right; for I know that I have done wrong.' - Bible
  • 'I'll never forget you, Jack. I'll never let go,' Rose said, before pushing Jack overboard. - Titanic
  • 'I'm the king of the world!' - Jack, before falling overboard. - Titanic

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