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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

  • to get on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

    Example

    We need to get aboard before the ship leaves.

  • 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.'

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