B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
overseas
Adjetivo
overseas
Relacionado
sea
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Dica de memorização

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: overseas

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
overseas
Adjetivo
overseas
Relacionado
sea

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

go overseas

go overseas

overseas territories

overseas territories

overseas aid

overseas aid

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: overseas

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