Abroad vs. Oversea — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Abroad and Oversea
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Abroad
Out of one's own country.
Oversea
Overseas.
Abroad
In a foreign country or countries.
Oversea
Alternative form of overseas
Abroad
Away from one's home.
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Oversea
Alternative form of overseas
Abroad
In circulation; at large.
Oversea
Beyond the sea; foreign.
Abroad
Covering a large area; widely
"An epidemic is abroad in America" (Richard M. Smith).
Oversea
Over the sea; abroad.
Abroad
(Archaic) Not on target; in error.
Oversea
Being or passing over or across the sea;
Some overseas trade in grain arose
Abroad
A foreign country or countries in which to live or travel
"Do you like abroad or hate it?" (John le Carré).
Oversea
Beyond or across the sea;
He lived overseas for many years
Abroad
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.
Abroad
(dated) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space.
A tree spreads its branches abroad.
Abroad
(dated) Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode.
Abroad
(dated) Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; moving without restriction.
Abroad
Not on target; astray; in error; confused; dazed.
Abroad
(sports) Played elsewhere than one's home grounds.
Abroad
Countries or lands abroad.
Abroad
Throughout, over.
Abroad
At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad.
The fox roams far abroad.
Abroad
Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad.
I went to St. James', where another was preaching in the court abroad.
Abroad
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad.
Abroad
Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely.
He went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter.
Abroad
In a foreign country;
Markets abroad
Overseas markets
Abroad
To or in a foreign country;
They had never travelled abroad
Abroad
Far away from home or one's usual surroundings;
Looking afield for new lands to conquer
Abroad
In a place across an ocean
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