overseas
|o-ver-seas|
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/ˌoʊvərˈsiz/
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/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/
across the sea
Etymology
'overseas' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'seas', where 'over' meant 'above' and 'seas' referred to large bodies of saltwater.
'overseas' evolved from the Old English 'ofer sæ', which meant 'beyond the sea', and eventually became the modern English word 'overseas'.
Initially, it meant 'beyond the sea', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in or to a foreign country'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated, originating in, or relating to countries across the sea.
The company has several overseas branches.
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Adverb 1
in or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
She studied overseas for two years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35