Definition of aboard
1 : alongside
2a : on, onto, or within a vehicle (such as a car or ship)b : in or into a group, association, or organization her second promotion since coming aboard
3 baseball : on base
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aboard
Definition of aboard
Origin and Etymology of aboard
Middle English abord, derivative of abord 1aboard
First Known Use: 15th century
ABOARD Defined for English Language Learners
aboard
playDefinition of aboard for English Language Learners
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: on, onto, or within a train, a ship, an airplane, etc.
aboard
Definition of aboard for English Language Learners
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: on or into (a train, ship, etc.)
ABOARD Defined for Kids
Definition of aboard for Students
: on, onto, or within a ship, train, bus, or airplane No one aboard was injured.
Definition of aboard for Students
: on or into especially for passage Go aboard ship.
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