Aboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbɔːd/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Aboard is an adverb meaning On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
Meaning
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
More Meanings
- On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
- (baseball) On base.
- Into a team, group, or company.
- (nautical) Alongside.
- On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.
- Onto a horse.
- (obsolete) Across; athwart; alongside.
Example Sentences
We all climbed aboard.
to sling a saddle aboard
The office manager welcomed him aboard.
The ships came close aboard to pass messages.
Synonyms for aboard
Depending on context, synonyms include alongside, onboard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onboard, alongside, shipboard, boarded, board, on-board.
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