boarded
word · lemma: board
/ˈbɔɹdəd/
/bˈɔːdɪd/
Definition
Past tense of 'board'; to get on or enter a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, or ship.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, used for public transport, especially planes and ships: 'boarded a plane/ship/train'. Rare for cars. Often part of travel announcements. Don't confuse with 'bored' (not interested).
Spanish: abordó - subió (a un vehículo)Portuguese (BR): embarquei - subi (em veículo)Portuguese (PT): embarquei - subi (num veículo)Chinese (Simplified): 登上了 - 上（交通工具）Chinese (Traditional): 登上了 - 上（交通工具）Hindi: सवार हुआ - चढ़ा (वाहन में)Arabic: صعد - ركب (مركبة)Bengali: বোর্ড করেছিল - উঠেছিল (যানবাহনে)Russian: сел - поднялся на (транспорт)Japanese: 搭乗した - 乗った (乗り物に)Vietnamese: lên (xe, tàu, máy bay)Korean: 탑승했다 - 올라탔다 (교통수단)Turkish: bindi - (araca) çıktıUrdu: چڑھ گیا - سوار ہوا (سواری پر)Indonesian: naik - menaiki (kendaraan)
Example Sentences
We boarded the train at 7 a.m.
basic
She boarded the plane quickly.
basic
They boarded the ship at night.
basic
All passengers have boarded and we're ready to depart.
natural
We boarded late because of a delay at the gate.
natural
As soon as we boarded, they offered us water and snacks.
natural