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

  • (..) but apart from garbage we export military equipment. We have a special Act which subsidizes, makes it possible for countries abroad to buy our armaments because it's too expensive to produce them for one country only. So we have become a very efficient military-industrial complex but (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup
  • (..) The President has spoken often of a New World Order. ...and we have an unprecedented opportunity to build a new era of peace and prosperity here and abroad, to build a New World Order. It's my understanding. I think that the President and I don't know the context of how it (..)
    2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup