adv
adj
Freq #6992
Meanings
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1
adv
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
He moved overseas to study for his degree.
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2
adj
Relating to a foreign country across the sea.
The company is expanding into overseas markets.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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adv
· to or in a foreign country,...
abroad
Etymology
From earlier oversea, equivalent to oversea + -s. Compare West Frisian oerseesk, Dutch overzees, German Übersee, Danish oversøisk.