OVERBOARD
Dictionary entry overview: What does overboard mean? • OVERBOARD (adverb)
The adverb OVERBOARD has 2 senses:
1. to extremes
2. from on board a vessel into the water
Familiarity information: OVERBOARD used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• OVERBOARD (adverb)
Meaning:
To extremes
Context example:
he went overboard to please his in-laws
Meaning:
From on board a vessel into the water
Context example:
they dropped their garbage overboard
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