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Definition of overboard

overboard

/ˈoʊvərˌbɔːrd/
o · ver · board
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• adverb

1

To an excessive, extreme, or unreasonable degree, especially in the phrase 'go overboard'.

Example

"My parents always go a little overboard with the holiday decorations every December."

2

Over the side of a ship or boat into the water.

Example

"The sudden wave knocked several crates of cargo overboard during the storm."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'oferbord', a prepositional phrase combining 'ofer' (over) and 'bord' (the side of a ship).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overboard
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