overboard

[ˈəʊvəbɔːd]

overboard Definition

  • 1over the side of a boat or ship and into the water
  • 2done in an excessive or exaggerated way

Using overboard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He fell overboard and was rescued by the coast guard.

  • Example

    She went overboard with the decorations for the party.

  • Example

    Don't go overboard with the salt in the recipe.

overboard Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with overboard

  • to force someone to leave a group or organization

    Example

    The CEO threatened to throw anyone overboard who didn't meet their sales targets.

  • to do something excessively or extravagantly for someone

    Example

    He really went overboard for her birthday, buying her expensive gifts and taking her out to a fancy dinner.

  • to do something excessively or to an extreme degree

    Example

    She went overboard with the makeup, applying layers upon layers of foundation and powder.

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Summary: overboard in Brief

The term 'overboard' [ˈəʊvəbɔːd] refers to falling off a boat or ship into the water. It also means doing something excessively or in an exaggerated way, as in 'She went overboard with the decorations for the party.' The phrase 'throw someone overboard' means to force someone to leave a group or organization, while 'go overboard for someone' means to do something excessively for someone.

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