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road
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in or traveling to a different country
- They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe.
- He went abroad for business and returned with new ideas.
- Many students study abroad to experience different cultures.
- We usually go abroad for a week in May to escape the routine.
- The company sent several employees abroad for the conference.
2
over a large area or in various directions, often referring to dispersion or spread
- After the storm, debris was found scattered abroad across the landscape.
- The seeds were planted abroad to ensure a wide coverage of the field.
- Leaves were scattered abroad in the yard.
- The fire quickly spread abroad, affecting nearby houses.
- Papers were scattered abroad on the floor.
3
outside, away from home, or outside one's usual place of residence
- In ancient times, few people ventured abroad from their warm homes.
- He doesn't go walking abroad at night due to the safety concerns.
- She felt a deep connection to nature when walking abroad in the fields.
- The idea of traveling abroad during winter seemed daunting to many.
- Not many dared to wander abroad after the heavy snowfall.
4
in error or deviation, often referring to incorrect ideas or actions
- The teacher's explanation went abroad, confusing the students instead of clarifying the topic.
- His assumptions were abroad, leading him to make several mistakes in the report.
- The theory presented was abroad, and many experts disagreed with it.
- Her reasoning was abroad, causing confusion among the group.
- The solution he suggested was abroad, missing the real issue entirely.
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