Meaning & use

abroad

adverb·Everyday

In or to a country other than one's own.

See it in a sentence

She studied abroad in Spain for a semester during college.

Many young Australians choose to travel abroad before settling into a career.

A note on using this word

Abroad already means 'in a foreign country,' so avoid the redundant phrase 'abroad in a foreign country.'

Words with a similar meaning

overseas

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