Overseas: meaning, definitions and examples
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overseas
[ หษสvษหsiหz ]
international business
In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
Synonyms
abroad, across the sea, over the sea
Examples of usage
- He travels overseas for work every month.
- The company has many overseas branches.
travel
Situated across the sea from the mainland.
Synonyms
abroad, foreign, international
Examples of usage
- The overseas resort offers stunning views of the ocean.
- She dreams of taking an overseas vacation.
Translations
Translations of the word "overseas" in other languages:
๐ต๐น no estrangeiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฆเฅเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช im Ausland
๐ฎ๐ฉ di luar negeri
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐ ะบะพัะดะพะฝะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ za granicฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆตทๅค
๐ซ๐ท ร l'รฉtranger
๐ช๐ธ en el extranjero
๐น๐ท yurtdฤฑลฤฑnda
๐ฐ๐ท ํด์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงูุฎุงุฑุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ v zahraniฤรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ v zahraniฤรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆตทๅค
๐ธ๐ฎ v tujini
๐ฎ๐ธ erlendis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะตะปะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฆแแแ แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xaricdษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ en el extranjero
Etymology
The word 'overseas' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'over' and 'seas'. It has been used to refer to countries or regions across the sea from the speaker's location. Over time, the term has become commonly used in the context of travel, business, and international relations.
See also: sea, seabed, seaboard, seafarer, seafoam, seafood, seafront, seam, seaman, seashell, seashells, seaside.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,202, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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