aboard
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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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39