aboard
Translation
aboard, on board
Examples
All passengers are now aboard the plane.
All passengers are now aboard the plane.
Welcome aboard the ship!
Welcome aboard the ship!
The train is leaving, all aboard!
The train is leaving, all aboard!
Grammar Patterns
((a vehicle)) on or into (a vehicle) The people aboard the bus were singing.
after a verb getting on or into (a vehicle) He climbed aboard the train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: on, on board; Antonyms: ashore, off
Etymology
From Old French 'à bord', meaning 'on the side of a ship'. It combines 'a' (on) + 'board' (the side of a ship).
Memory Tips
Imagine stepping on a 'board' or plank to get 'aboard' a ship.