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overboard

|o/ver/board|

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/ˈoʊvərˌbɔrd/

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/ˈəʊvəbɔːd/

excessive or over the side

Etymology

Etymology Information

'overboard' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overbord', where 'over' meant 'above' and 'bord' meant 'board or side of a ship'.

Historical Evolution

'overbord' transformed into the modern English word 'overboard'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'over the side of a ship', but over time it evolved to also mean 'excessive behavior'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

excessively enthusiastic or extreme in behavior or actions.

He went overboard with the decorations for the party.

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Adverb 1

over the side of a ship or boat into the water.

The sailor fell overboard during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45