abroad

Definition

  • adverb: in or to a foreign country
  • adverb or adjective: over a wide area
  • synonyms: widely, broadly, widespread

Examples

  • The family came here 'from abroad' [=from a foreign country] three years ago.

  • A feeling of unease has been 'abroad' these last few weeks.

  • There are rumors 'abroad' that the company is in trouble.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You've just got to roll up your sleeves A man's got to do what a man's got to do. Please. I was thinking about a trip abroad. Right. We mostly do charter deals, but we also offer city tours ski trips, biking tours... Maybe some place warm and sunny. Sure. (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain
  • (..) Are you going to take me on a trip? What? Maybe you can just sneak me into the Duty Free. To me the transit area is even more fun than going abroad. It's like you've started a journey but everything has yet to happen. I've never been abroad. Really? I love traveling. Hey, you've got... (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain