overseas

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ UK /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ See IPA manual

Freq #6992

Meanings

1

adv
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

He moved overseas to study for his degree.
2

adj
Relating to a foreign country across the sea.

The company is expanding into overseas markets.

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Synonyms

1 adv · to or in a foreign country,... abroad

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Phrases (1)

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overseas cap
a soft wedge-shaped cap worn as part of a military uniform

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From earlier oversea, equivalent to oversea + -s. Compare West Frisian oerseesk, Dutch overzees, German Übersee, Danish oversøisk.

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Describing Qualities

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