Overseas — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective /ˌō-vər-ˈsēz/ (adverb) /ˈō-vər-ˌsēz/ (adjective) over·seas

Meaning & Definition of Overseas

Overseas (adverb)

  1. beyond or across the sea

Overseas (adjective)

  1. of or relating to movement, transport, or communication over the sea
  2. situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea

Overseas (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in distant, remote

    similar: distant, far-off, remote, foreign-born, nonindigenous, bizarre, exotic, outlandish, strange, external, international, multiculti, multicultural, multilateral, multinational, imported, introduced, naturalized, transplanted, alien, foreign, nonnative
    opposite: domestic, native, endemic, local, aboriginal, indigenous

Related Entry: Overseas cap (noun)

Overseas cap is a different word from Overseas. The synonyms below are for overseas cap, not for overseas.

  1. as in baseball cap, cowboy hat

    similar: baseball cap, beret, billycock (British), biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, helmet, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, panama, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap, sombrero, sou'wester, Stetson, stocking cap, stovepipe, sunbonnet, tam, tam-o'-shanter, ten-gallon hat, top hat, topper, toque, tricorne, turban, zucchetto, cap, chapeau, hat, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid (slang), warbonnet

Related Entry: Overseas caps (noun)

Overseas caps is a different word from Overseas. The synonyms below are for overseas caps, not for overseas.

  1. as in baseball caps, cowboy hats

    similar: baseball caps, berets, billycocks (British), birettas, boaters, bonnets, bowlers, calottes, capuches, casques, castors, cloches, cocked hats, cowboy hats, cowls, derbies, fedoras, fezzes, garrison caps, hard hats, helmets, helms, high hats, homburgs, hoods, kepis, kufis, leghorns, miters, nightcaps, opera hats, panamas, picture hats, pillboxes, plug hats, porkpie hats, service caps, shakos, silk hats, skimmers, skullcaps, sombreros, sou'westers, Stetsons, stocking caps, stovepipes, sunbonnets, tam-o'-shanters, tams, ten-gallon hats, top hats, toppers, toques, tricornes, turbans, zucchettos, caps, chapeaus, hats, headdresses, headgears, headpieces, lids (slang), warbonnets

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overseas

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overseas:

distant, far-off, remote, foreign-born, nonindigenous, bizarre, exotic, outlandish, strange, external, international, multiculti, multicultural, multilateral, multinational, imported, introduced, naturalized, transplanted, alien, foreign, nonnative

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overseas

Words with the opposite meaning of Overseas:

domestic, native, endemic, local, aboriginal, indigenous

Origin & Etymology of Overseas

First known use: 1533

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Overseas

Words & Phrases Containing Overseas

overseas cap

Frequently Asked Questions about Overseas

What does "Overseas" mean?

"Overseas" means beyond or across the sea. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: beyond or across the sea.

What is another word for "Overseas"?

Other words for "Overseas" include distant, far-off, remote, foreign-born, nonindigenous, bizarre, exotic and outlandish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overseas" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overseas"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overseas". Common alternatives include distant, far-off, remote, foreign-born, nonindigenous, bizarre, exotic, outlandish, strange and external.

What is the opposite of "Overseas"?

Antonyms of "Overseas" include domestic, native, endemic, local, aboriginal and indigenous.

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

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

Is "Overseas" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Overseas" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Overseas"?

"Overseas" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈsēz/ as an adverb and /ˈō-vər-ˌsēz/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as over·seas.

What is the origin of the word "Overseas"?

First known use: 1533.