overboard

Word parts

over- + board

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈəʊvə(r)ˌbɔː(r)d/

• Audio (UK)

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Preposition

Preposition overboard

1. If someone or something goes overboard, it goes over the side of a boat.

   When they threw the cut fish overboard, the sharks attacked.

   Don't drop any garbage overboard, please.

Related words

• over
• board
• aboard
• on board