B2 adjective ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

副詞
overseas
形容詞
overseas
関連
sea
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覚え方のコツ

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.

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: overseas

例文

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.

語族

副詞
overseas
形容詞
overseas
関連
sea

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

go overseas

go overseas

overseas territories

overseas territories

overseas aid

overseas aid

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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').

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: overseas

関連単語

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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