overseas
word
/ˈoʊvɝˈsiz/
oh-vur-SEEZ
/ˈəʊvəˈsiːz/
oh-vuh-SEEZ
Definition
In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea. Often used to refer to international travel, business, or people living in another country.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and informal English, usually as an adverb or adjective ('work overseas', 'overseas students'). Not typically used for bordering countries unless separated by water. Often implies a long distance.
Spanish: en el extranjeroPortuguese (BR): no exteriorPortuguese (PT): no estrangeiroChinese (Simplified): 海外Chinese (Traditional): 海外Hindi: विदेश मेंArabic: في الخارجBengali: বিদেশেRussian: за границей - за рубежомJapanese: 海外で - 海外のVietnamese: nước ngoàiKorean: 해외에 - 해외의Turkish: yurtdışında - yurtdışıUrdu: بیرونِ ملکIndonesian: luar negeri
Example Sentences
She wants to study overseas next year.
basic
My brother works overseas in Australia.
basic
The company sends people overseas for training.
basic
After graduation, he plans to move overseas for better job opportunities.
natural
Have you ever traveled overseas before?
natural
A lot of our products are made overseas these days.
natural