English · Word Candidate

abroad

/əˈbɹɔːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Beyond biên giới của một quốc gia, ở nước ngoài

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Adverb

Examples

A closer look at North Korean history reveals what Pyongyang’s leaders really want their near-farcical belligerence to achieve — a reminder to the world that North Korea exists, and an impression abroad that its leaders are irrational and unpredictable.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rộng rãi, rộng lớn, trên một không gian rộng

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AdverbRegister: dated

Examples

A tree spreads its branches abroad.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Throughout, over.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trên khắp, rộng rãi

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Preposition

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

International.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quốc tế

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Adjective

Examples

[...] much shorter than an abroad trip at eight nights although the average spending per person night is only slightly less on a US trip than an abroad trip, $37 compared with $41. Around half of Canadian trips to other countries are to Europe.

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).

Common questions

What does “abroad” mean?

Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.

Is “abroad” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.