ABOARD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adverb

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

Part of speech: Adverb

on first or second or third base

Example: Their second homer with Bob Allison aboard

Part of speech: Adverb

side by side

Example: anchored close aboard another ship

Part of speech: Adverb

part of a group

Example: Bill's been aboard for three years now

On board, On base, Alongside, Aboard

The word "aboard" comes from Middle English abord.

– A related word in the same word family.

board – A related word in the same word family.

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.