Aboard: meaning, definitions and examples

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aboard

 

[ ษ™หˆbษ”rd ]

Adverb / Preposition
Context #1 | Adverb

on a vehicle

Aboard refers to being on or in a vehicle, such as a ship, airplane, or train. The term is used to indicate that someone or something has entered or is present on the means of transportation. It can also imply participation in the activities or experiences associated with that vehicle.

Synonyms

inside, onboard

Examples of usage

  • All passengers must be aboard the train by 5 PM.
  • The crew is aboard the ship preparing for departure.
  • We felt excited to be aboard the new cruise liner.
Context #2 | Preposition

in relation to a vehicle

Aboard can function as a preposition describing the position relative to a vehicle. It is used to convey the idea of being part of the vehicle's space and often accompanies phrases about travel or adventure.

Synonyms

atop, on

Examples of usage

  • The animals were all aboard the cargo ship.
  • Once we were aboard, the journey began.
  • He called everyone aboard for the announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "aboard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น a bordo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช an Bord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di atas kapal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะฑะพั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na pokล‚adzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไน—่ˆนไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  bord

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ a bordo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gemiye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ‘์Šน ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ู…ุชู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na palubฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na palube

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœจ่ˆนไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na krovu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ um borรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะต ั–ัˆั–ะฝะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™miyษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ a bordo

Etymology

The word 'aboard' originates from the Middle English period, taking its roots from the Old English 'abordan' which actually translates to 'on board' or 'on the side of a ship.' It is a compound of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on,' and 'board,' which refers to a flat piece of material used in ships. The term evolved through various influences of Middle French and Old Norse. In maritime contexts, it has been in usage since the earliest days of seafaring, denoting not only the physical presence on a vessel but also implying a sense of entering a space for travel or transport. This historical relevance has remained intact, and the word is widely utilized today in both nautical and aviation contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,711 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.