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abroad
/əˈbrɔːd/
in or to a foreign country
She traveled abroad for her vacation.
She went to a foreign country for her vacation.
general
in or to a foreign country
He works abroad as an engineer.
He works in a foreign country as an engineer.
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience.
Going to a foreign country to study can be a life-changing experience.
Often used to describe travel, work, or study in another country.
Collocations
travel abroadto go to a foreign country for travelwork abroadto have a job in a foreign countrystudy abroadto pursue education in a foreign country
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Common Usage
'Abroad' is often used with verbs like 'travel,' 'work,' or 'study' to indicate activities in a foreign country.
Gold Rule
Adverb vs. Adjective
'Abroad' is primarily an adverb, but it can also function as an adjective in phrases like 'abroad opportunities.'
Word Origin
From Middle English 'abrode,' meaning 'outside,' from Old English 'on brād' (on broad). The modern sense of 'in a foreign country' emerged in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Can be used as an adverb or adjective (e.g., 'abroad travel,' 'abroad opportunities').
Word Breakdown
a
not specified
prefixbroad
wide or extensive
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