overboard
gb/ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/ us/ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
A2
Inglés
~ 7700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
A2
relation
1
from a boat into the water
From a boat or ship into the water.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]/[something] falls/jumps/gets thrown [overboard]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "overboard" with "abroad" because they sound similar. "Overboard" is about going from a boat into the water, while "abroad" means in or to a foreign country. Some learners also try to use "overboard" for falling off something on land (like a chair or a wall), but it is normally used in the context of boats and water.
Sinónimos
into the water (More descriptive phrase; does not specifically suggest a boat or ship.)
Antónimos
aboard (Means on or on board a ship or plane, the opposite of being in the water outside it.)
Colocaciones
fall overboard
|go overboard
|jump overboard
|throw someone overboard
|washed overboard
|knocked overboard
Temas
travel
|sea
|safety
|transportation
Ejemplos
- She slipped on the wet rail and fell overboard.
- A huge wave hit the deck and nearly swept him overboard.
- The crew threw several damaged crates overboard during the storm.
- The wind tore the life raft loose and sent it overboard.
- Passengers were told to shout "Man overboard!" if they saw anyone go overboard.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The man fell overboard at night.
- They threw the boxes overboard to make the boat lighter.
- A child almost went overboard, but his father caught him.
- The storm washed two fishermen overboard.
- Everyone ran to the side when someone shouted, "Man overboard!"
adverb
informal
B1
property
2
too much; excessively
In a way that is too much or too strong.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] goes [overboard] (on/with [something])
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "overboard" without a verb, for example "He overboard with gifts" instead of "He went overboard with gifts." In this sense, it almost always appears with the verb "go". Another mistake is confusing this figurative meaning with the literal one and thinking it must always involve water or boats; here it simply means "too much."
Sinónimos
excessively (More formal and neutral; lacks the conversational tone and vividness of "go overboard".)
Antónimos
moderately (Suggests doing something in a controlled, reasonable way, the opposite of going too far.)
Colocaciones
go overboard
|go overboard on food
|go overboard with decorations
|go a bit overboard
|really went overboard
|go overboard trying to please
Temas
emotions
|behavior
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- They really went overboard with the wedding decorations.
- I think you're going overboard on the spicy food.
- The company went overboard trying to impress the new client.
- Let's not go overboard; a small gift is enough.
- He tends to go overboard with his jokes and sometimes upsets people.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She went overboard with the party food.
- Don't go overboard on sugar; it's not healthy.
- He went overboard trying to help and made more work.
- We don't need to go overboard; a simple plan is fine.
- My parents go overboard with gifts at Christmas.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
overboard
AFI
GB/ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
US/ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
Sílabas y acento
over - board (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: overboard
- Plural: overboards
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
fall overboard
1/fˈɔl ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase
accidentally go off a boat into water
To accidentally go from a boat or ship into the water.
Ejemplos
- Passengers are told to wear life jackets in case they fall overboard.
- He slipped on the wet deck and fell overboard during the storm.
go overboard
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
idiom
informal
behave in an overly extreme way
To do too much of something or be too extreme, for example with money, effort, or enthusiasm.
Ejemplos
- Try not to go overboard on the snacks; we don't need that much food.
- The director went overboard with the special effects in that movie.
- She always goes overboard when she plans a birthday party.
jump overboard
1/d͡ʒˈʌmp ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase
deliberately jump off a boat into water
To choose to jump from a boat or ship into the water.
Ejemplos
- Several passengers jumped overboard to escape the fire.
- The sailor joked that he would jump overboard if they ran out of coffee.
throw someone overboard
1/θɹˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈoʊvɚbˌɔɹd/
idiom
abandon someone for self-interest
To stop supporting someone and let them take the blame or suffer, usually to protect yourself or your group.
Ejemplos
- When the scandal broke, the company quickly threw the manager overboard to save its image.
- He felt his colleagues had thrown him overboard after years of working together.