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abroad


abroad

adv or adj \ə-ˈbrd\

Definition of ABROAD

1
: over a wide area : widely
2
: away from one's home
3
: beyond the boundaries of one's country
4
: in wide circulation : about
5
: wide of the mark : astray

First Known Use of ABROAD

13th century

Rhymes with ABROAD

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