overseas
/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Situated or occurring in a foreign country or across the sea
She moved overseas for her job.
The company has offices overseas.
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Often used to describe travel, business, or living in another country.
Collocations
go overseasto travel or move to a foreign countryoverseas traveltravel to a foreign countryoverseas businessbusiness conducted in foreign countries
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Related Phrases
overseas studentphrase
a student studying in a foreign country
overseas marketphrase
a market in a foreign country
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'overseas' to describe things related to foreign countries, especially when travel or business is involved.
⚡Gold Rule
Geographical Context
While originally referring to travel across the sea, 'overseas' can now refer to any foreign country, even landlocked ones.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'overseas', from 'over' + 'seas' (plural of 'sea')
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both literal travel across the sea or figuratively to any foreign country.
Word Breakdown
over
across or beyond
prefixseas
the sea or ocean
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