Dictionary entryCEFR B2adverb
overboard
IPA pronunciation: /ˌəʊvəˈbɔːd/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
за борт; чересчур
English definition
Over the side of a ship into the water, or in an excessive way.
Example
He fell overboard during the storm, but was quickly rescued.
Collocations
- go overboard
- fall overboard
- man overboard
- throw overboard
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