aboard
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.
Preposition
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Preposition
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aboard” mean?
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
Is “aboard” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.