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abroad
adverb or adjective \ə-ˈbrȯd\
: in or to a foreign country
: going from one person to the next : talked about or known about by many people
: away from your home
Full Definition of ABROAD
1
: over a wide area : widely
2
: away from one's home
3
: beyond the boundaries of one's country
4
: in wide circulation : about
5
: wide of the mark : astray
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First Known Use of ABROAD
13th century
ABROAD Defined for Kids
abroad
adverb or adjective \ə-ˈbrȯd\
Definition of ABROAD for Kids
1
: over a wide area <The tree's branches are spread abroad.>
2
: in the open : outdoors <Few people are abroad at this early hour.>
3
: in or to a foreign country <travel abroad>
4
: known to many people <The rumor soon got abroad.>
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