Pronunciation: /əˈbɔrd/

Definitions of aboard

adverb on or into (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle)

Example Sentences

A1 The dog jumped aboard the boat.

A2 She climbed aboard the train just before it departed.

B1 Passengers must have their tickets ready before getting aboard the plane.

B2 The captain welcomed everyone aboard the cruise ship.

C1 The astronauts prepared to launch aboard the spacecraft.

C2 The president arrived aboard Air Force One for the summit meeting.

preposition on or onto (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle)

Example Sentences

A1 The cat jumped aboard the ship.

A2 She climbed aboard the train just before it departed.

B1 Passengers are required to be aboard the plane at least 30 minutes before takeoff.

B2 The crew welcomed us aboard with drinks and snacks.

C1 The captain gave a speech to all those aboard the cruise ship.

C2 As a first class passenger, he had access to the exclusive lounge aboard the yacht.

Examples of aboard in a Sentence

formal Passengers are required to be aboard the ship at least 30 minutes before departure.

informal Make sure you're aboard the bus on time or you'll be left behind.

slang I heard there's a cool party aboard that yacht tonight.

figurative She felt like she was aboard a sinking ship with all the stress in her life.

Grammatical Forms of aboard

past tense

aboard

plural

aboard

comparative

more aboard

superlative

most aboard

present tense

aboard

future tense

will be aboard

perfect tense

have been aboard

continuous tense

is aboard

singular

aboard

positive degree

aboard

infinitive

to aboard

gerund

aboard

participle

aboard

Origin and Evolution of aboard

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'aboard' originated from Middle English, derived from the phrase 'on board' which referred to being on a ship.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'aboard' expanded beyond just being on a ship to include being on any mode of transportation or within a group or organization.