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aboard

|a/board|

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/əˈbɔrd/

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/əˈbɔːd/

on a vehicle

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aboard' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abord,' where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'bord' meant 'board or side of a ship.'

Historical Evolution

'abord' transformed into the modern English word 'aboard' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'on the side of a ship,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'on or into a vehicle.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.

The passengers were all aboard by 9 a.m.

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Preposition 1

on or onto (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle).

He climbed aboard the train just before it left.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39