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aboard

adv. place
B1 Intermediate US //əˈbɔɹd// UK //ɐbˈɔːd// aboard Archaic

adv. on or into a ship, plane, train, or bus. You use this when you are already inside the vehicle or just getting onto it.

adv. on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle. Often used in nautical or aviation contexts to indicate presence within the craft.


SIMPLE

The captain welcomed all the passengers aboard.

CONTEXTUAL

Once everyone was safely aboard, the flight attendants began the safety demonstration before takeoff.

COMPLEX

The historic vessel remained at the dock for hours while the crew worked tirelessly to bring the heavy supplies aboard before the tide turned.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English abord, from a- (“on”) + bord (“board, side of a ship”); equivalent to a- + board.

Usage

Typically placed after the verb of motion or at the end of the clause; can also function as a preposition when followed by a noun.

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