aboard

[əˈbɔːd]

aboard Definition

on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Using aboard: Examples

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

• Example

  We went aboard the ship at noon.

• Example

  The captain welcomed us aboard.

• Example

  All passengers must be aboard before departure.

aboard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aboard

• on
• on board
• on the ship

Phrases with aboard

• get aboard

  to get on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  We need to get aboard before the ship leaves.

• go aboard

  to go onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  We went to the dock and went aboard the ship.

• bring aboard

  to bring something or someone onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  We brought all our luggage aboard before the ship left.

Origins of aboard

from Old English 'on bord', meaning 'on the side of a ship'

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Summary: aboard in Brief

'Aboard' [əˈbɔːd] is an adverb or preposition that means 'on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.' It is commonly used in phrases like 'get aboard,' 'go aboard,' and 'bring aboard.'