Meaning & Definition of Overseas in English
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Overseas
/oʊvərsiz/
adjective
1. In a foreign country
- "Markets abroad"
- "Overseas markets"
synonym:
- abroad,
- overseas
2. Being or passing over or across the sea
- "Some overseas trade in grain arose"
synonym:
- oversea,
- overseas
adverb
1. Beyond or across the sea
- "He lived overseas for many years"
synonym:
- oversea,
- overseas
2. In a place across an ocean
synonym:
- overseas,
- abroad
Examples of using
I'm ambivalent about the itinerary for our overseas trip which my brother has drawn up.
You can't travel overseas without a passport.
Japanese cars sell well overseas.