Travel / A2

uh-BRORD/əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad means in or to another country, not just “far away.” Go abroad, live abroad, study abroad are the set phrases. It is an adverb, so you do not need a preposition: she works abroad, not “she works in abroad.” Overseas is a close pair, often for jobs and travel across the sea.

Meaning

In or to a foreign country.

Examples

• “She spent a year abroad after college.”
• “He has never been abroad.”
• “They are looking for work abroad.”

Good to know

go / live / study abroad. No “in abroad.”

Near in meaning

overseas

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