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oversea

adjective adverb

Being or passing over or across the sea

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
O
Ends with
A
Contains
VE
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əʊvə(ɹ)siː

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adjective

  1. Being or passing over or across the sea

    “Some overseas trade in grain arose”

adverb

  1. Beyond or across the sea

    “He lived overseas for many years”

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Example Sentences

Some overseas trade in grain arose
He lived overseas for many years

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