Cool MateMeaning of Overseas
connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean
In simple words: In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
Overseas in a sentence
- The firm is expanding into **overseas markets**.
- overseas development/trade
- **overseas visitors/students**
- This was her first **overseas trip** as prime minister.
- The overseas aid budget has been cut.
- They have one overseas holiday a year.
- There are some scholarships for students from overseas countries.
- The company is backed by overseas investors.
- The hotel is popular with overseas visitors to London.
How to use Overseas
Use 'overseas' to describe travel or business outside your own country. It is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially when talking about international matters. Avoid using it to describe domestic travel.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'over the seas' — traveling to another country across the ocean.
Related words
Collocations with Overseas
- overseas travel
- overseas studies
- overseas job
Synonyms for Overseas
Opposites of Overseas
Common mistakes with Overseas
- Confusing with 'oversee', which means to supervise.
- Using 'overseas' with specific countries (e.g., 'I went to overseas France' instead of 'I went to France overseas').
Overseas appears in
Overseas in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خارج البلاد
في أو إلى بلد أجنبي، خاصة الذي عبر البحر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিদেশে
বিদেশী দেশে বা বিদেশে, বিশেষ করে সমুদ্রের ওপারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Übersee
Im oder in ein fremdes Land, besonders über das Meer hinweg.
- SpanishEspañol
En el extranjero
En o hacia un país extranjero, especialmente uno al otro lado del mar.
- Persianفارسی
خارج از کشور، فراسوی دریاها
در یا به یک کشور خارجی، به خصوص کشوری که آن سوی دریا قرار دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
à l'étranger, d'outre-mer
Dans ou vers un pays étranger, surtout un pays situé de l'autre côté de la mer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विदेश
किसी विदेशी देश में या उसके लिए, खासकर समुद्र पार।
- ItalianItaliano
estero, all'estero
In o in un paese straniero, specialmente uno al di là del mare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
No exterior, no estrangeiro
Em ou para um país estrangeiro, especialmente um do outro lado do mar.
- RussianРусский
За границей, За рубежом
В другой стране или в другую страну, особенно через море.
- Urduاردو
بیرون ملک، بیرون ملک سے
کسی غیر ملک میں یا اس کی طرف، خاص طور پر سمندر پار۔
- Chinese中文
海外
在或去一个外国，特别是一个跨越海洋的国家。
More words like Overseas
People also search for
- Overseas meaning
- meaning of Overseas
- Overseas definition
- define Overseas
- what does Overseas mean
- Overseas means
- how to use Overseas
Frequently asked questions about Overseas
What does Overseas mean?
In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
What is the definition of Overseas?
connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean
How do you use Overseas in a sentence?
The firm is expanding into **overseas markets**.
Can you give another example of Overseas?
overseas development/trade
What are synonyms for Overseas?
Common alternatives include foreign, abroad, international.
What is the opposite of Overseas?
Opposite meanings include domestic.
What words go with Overseas?
It commonly pairs with overseas travel, overseas studies, overseas job.
What are common mistakes when using Overseas?
Confusing with 'oversee', which means to supervise. Using 'overseas' with specific countries (e.g., 'I went to overseas France' instead of 'I went to France overseas').
How do you pronounce Overseas?
US: /["/ˌəʊvərˈsiːz/"]/, UK: /["/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Overseas?
Use 'overseas' to describe travel or business outside your own country. It is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially when talking about international matters. Avoid using it to describe domestic travel.
What CEFR level is Overseas?
"Overseas" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.