Abroad — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Abroad

Abroad (adverb)

  1. as in afloat, hereabouts
  2. as in afar, afield

Abroad (adjective)

  1. as in vacationing

Abroad (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in afloat, hereabouts

    similar: afloat, hereabouts, all over, everyplace, everywhere, about, around, round

  2. as in afar, afield

    similar: afar, afield, astray, apart, aside, elsewhere, away, down, fro, hence, off, out

Abroad (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in vacationing

    similar: vacationing, departed, gone, retired, AWOL, truant, absent, away, missing, out
    opposite: here, in, present, accompanying, attending, participating

Related Entry: Noise (about or abroad) (verb)

Noise (about or abroad) is a different word from Abroad. The synonyms below are for noise (about or abroad), not for abroad.

  1. to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

    "for weeks afterwards, staffers noised about the department head's sudden, unexplained departure"

    similar: bruit (about), circulate, rumor, whisper
    related: bandy (about), blab, dish, gossip, tattle, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), report, reveal, spill, tell, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, blaze, broadcast, proclaim, promulgate, propagate, publicize, spread

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abroad

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abroad:

afloat, hereabouts, all over, everyplace, everywhere, about, around, round, afar, afield, astray, apart, aside, elsewhere, away, down, fro, hence, off, out, vacationing, departed, gone, retired, AWOL, truant, absent, missing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abroad

Words with the opposite meaning of Abroad:

here, in, present, accompanying, attending, participating

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Abroad

  • Topics: Places & Transportation, Travel

Frequently Asked Questions about Abroad

What does "Abroad" mean?

"Abroad" means as in afloat, hereabouts. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: as in afloat, hereabouts. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Abroad"?

Other words for "Abroad" include afloat, hereabouts, all over, everyplace, everywhere, about, around and round. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abroad" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abroad"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abroad". Common alternatives include afloat, hereabouts, all over, everyplace, everywhere, about, around, round, afar and afield.

What is the opposite of "Abroad"?

Antonyms of "Abroad" include here, in, present, accompanying, attending and participating.

Is "Abroad" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abroad" can be used as an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is another word for "Abroad" meaning "as in afloat, hereabouts"?

When "Abroad" (adverb) means as in afloat, hereabouts, synonyms include afloat, hereabouts, all over, everyplace, everywhere and about.

What is another word for "Abroad" meaning "as in afar, afield"?

When "Abroad" (adverb) means as in afar, afield, synonyms include afar, afield, astray, apart, aside and elsewhere.

What is another word for "Abroad" meaning "as in vacationing"?

When "Abroad" (adjective) means as in vacationing, synonyms include vacationing, departed, gone, retired, AWOL and truant. Opposites in this sense include here, in, present and accompanying.