aboard

English

/əˈbɔːd/, /əˈbɔɹd/

adv
Definitions
  • on On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
  • On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
  • (baseball) on On base.
  • Into a team, group, or company.
  • (nautical) Alongside.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English abord prefix from English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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