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

  • (..) Dear Monsieur. I learned that my mother has asked you to... To find me. It's useless. I left of my own free will... In order to join my fiance abroad. I don't want to see my mom yet. You may tell her that. You're only wasting your time and my mom is wasting her money. Your sincere Martha Pigot. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop
  • (..) She's not missing. She ran away from home. I'm listening. She ran off with my friend. They met for some time. My friend went to work abroad. And she left with him. She loves him and he loves her. It's a love story. I'll cry later if I may. Why didn't they tell her mother anything? (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop