oversea

o·ver·seas

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [adverb, noun oh-ver-seez; adjective oh-ver-seez]
- /adverb, noun ˌoʊ vərˈsiz; adjective ˈoʊ vərˈsiz/
- /ˈəʊvəˈsiːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adverb, noun oh-ver-seez; adjective oh-ver-seez]
- /adverb, noun ˌoʊ vərˈsiz; adjective ˈoʊ vərˈsiz/

Definitions of oversea word

adverb oversea over, across, or beyond the sea; abroad: to be sent overseas. 1
adjective oversea of or relating to passage over the sea: overseas travel. 1
adjective oversea situated beyond the sea: overseas territories. 1
adjective oversea pertaining to countries, associations, activities, etc., beyond the sea: overseas military service; overseas commitments. 1
noun oversea (used with a singular verb) countries or territories across the sea or ocean. 1
adverb oversea abroad 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; oversea (Middle English overse, Old English ofer sǣ; see over-, sea) + -s3 or -s1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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