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Meaning of overboard

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overboard

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/

verb

Definitions

  1. To throw over the edge of a boat into the water.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Outside of a boat, in the water

adverb

Definitions

  1. Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat.

    Example: It was their practice to throw the scraps overboard.

  2. Excessively; too much.

    Example: They really went overboard with the party preparations.