abroad

Meanings

• adjective

  Being or located in a foreign country or region.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbɹɔd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676683"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abroad
mow , now , plow

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Variants

List of all variants of abroad that leads to same result
abroad , from abroad , a broad spectrum

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Etymology

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From Old French 'en abans' meaning 'on the other side' or 'beyond'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abroad' was first used in English literature around the 15th century.

2. The longest word in the English language that contains all five vowels is 'abstemiousness', which sounds similar to 'abroad'.

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Related Concepts

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1. expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country.

2. international: Relating to or occurring between different nations or countries.

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Culture

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The term 'abroad' has been used in literature and art to represent a sense of adventure, discovery, and exploration. For instance, Mark Twain's 'Around the World' and Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' both depict the idea of traveling to foreign lands and experiencing new cultures.

How to Memorize "abroad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a foreign country, exploring new places and trying new foods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abroad' with the idea of traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Broad Abroad' to remember that 'abroad' means 'in a foreign country'.

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