WordLens

overseas

1 of 2adverb
/ˌoʊvɚˈsiz/
1

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

  • She accepted a job offer and relocated overseas.
  • Many families choose to travel overseas during the holiday season.
  • The military deployed troops overseas for peacekeeping missions.
  • The company expanded its business operations overseas to reach a global audience.
  • The couple decided to celebrate their anniversary by vacationing overseas.
Synonyms:
2

across the ocean or sea, referring to travel or transport to foreign countries or distant lands

  • The researchers conducted their study overseas, gathering data from coastal regions in Southeast Asia.
  • Many migratory bird species travel overseas each year to reach their breeding grounds.
  • The oceanographers sent their equipment overseas to study coral reefs in the Caribbean.
  • Students in the geography program had the opportunity to study overseas, exploring diverse ecosystems and cultures.
  • Environmental policies developed overseas often influence local conservation efforts due to shared oceanic resources.
Synonyms: