B2 adjective محايد

overseas

/ˌoʊ.vəˈsiːz/

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

أمثلة

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1

I am planning an overseas trip for my summer vacation next year.

I am planning an overseas trip for my summer vacation next year.

2

The government is committed to increasing its overseas aid to developing nations.

The government is committed to increasing its overseas aid to developing nations.

3

My best friend is living overseas right now and says the food is amazing.

My best friend is living overseas right now and says the food is amazing.

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
overseas
صفة
overseas
مرتبط
sea
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نصيحة للحفظ

Just look at the word: 'Over' + 'Seas'. If you have to fly or sail over a sea to get there, it is an overseas destination.

اختبار سريع

Many universities are trying to attract more ______ students to diversify their campuses.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: overseas

أمثلة

1

I am planning an overseas trip for my summer vacation next year.

everyday

I am planning an overseas trip for my summer vacation next year.

2

The government is committed to increasing its overseas aid to developing nations.

formal

The government is committed to increasing its overseas aid to developing nations.

3

My best friend is living overseas right now and says the food is amazing.

informal

My best friend is living overseas right now and says the food is amazing.

4

The research highlights the significant impact of overseas investment on domestic industrial growth.

academic

The research highlights the significant impact of overseas investment on domestic industrial growth.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to expand our overseas market share in Southeast Asia.

business

Our primary goal this quarter is to expand our overseas market share in Southeast Asia.

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
overseas
صفة
overseas
مرتبط
sea

تلازمات شائعة

overseas market overseas market
overseas student overseas student
overseas travel overseas travel
overseas investment overseas investment
overseas experience overseas experience

العبارات الشائعة

go overseas

go overseas

overseas territories

overseas territories

overseas aid

overseas aid

يُخلط عادةً مع

overseas vs abroad

Abroad is primarily an adverb used after verbs of movement, while overseas can be used as both an adjective before a noun and an adverb.

overseas vs foreign

Foreign refers to any country other than your own, whereas overseas specifically implies crossing a body of water.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used as an adjective, 'overseas' always comes before the noun (e.g., overseas markets). It can also function as an adverb meaning 'to or in a foreign country' (e.g., he lives overseas).

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أخطاء شائعة

Avoid saying 'to the overseas' or 'in the overseas.' Use it directly as an adverb ('he works overseas') or as an adjective ('his overseas work').

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نصيحة للحفظ

Just look at the word: 'Over' + 'Seas'. If you have to fly or sail over a sea to get there, it is an overseas destination.

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أصل الكلمة

Originating in the late 16th century, the word combines the preposition 'over' with the noun 'sea' to describe lands across the water.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Used as an adverb of place without a preposition. Does not have a comparative or superlative form.
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السياق الثقافي

In island nations like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, 'overseas' is the standard way to refer to almost any international travel.

اختبار سريع

Many universities are trying to attract more ______ students to diversify their campuses.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: overseas

كلمات ذات صلة

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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