aboard
aboard Lexical Profile
aboard Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
On or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other large passenger vehicle.
"The conductor blew the whistle and invited all remaining passengers to climb aboard."
Into a group, organization, team, or shared endeavor as a new participant or member.
"We are thrilled to welcome our new director of engineering aboard this week."
North American On base in baseball.
"The cleanup hitter stepped up to the plate with two outs and two runners aboard."
• preposition
On, in, or onto a ship, aircraft, train, or other large vehicle.
"The marine biologists spent three weeks aboard the research vessel collecting deep-sea samples."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'aboard' (on or onto a ship, aircraft, or train) with 'abroad' (in or to a foreign country).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'abord', originally a nautical contraction of the phrase 'on board', combining the Old English prefix 'a-' (meaning 'on') with 'bord' (meaning 'plank' or 'side of a ship').
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