overboard

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/

verb

To throw over the edge of a boat into the water.

Examples :

"The angry fisherman threatened to throw the spoiled fish overboard. "

adjective

Outside of a boat, in the water

Examples :

"The fishing boat lost several supplies overboard during the storm. "

nautical sailing ocean

adverb

Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat.

Examples :

"It was their practice to throw the scraps overboard."

nautical sailing ocean

adverb

Excessively; too much.

Examples :

"They really went overboard with the party preparations."

amount degree action attitude

Meanings

Examples :

"The angry fisherman threatened to throw the spoiled fish overboard. "

Examples :

"The fishing boat lost several supplies overboard during the storm. "

Examples :

"It was their practice to throw the scraps overboard."

Examples :

"They really went overboard with the party preparations."

Related Words

spoiled verb

To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

fisherman noun

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:

fishing noun

The act of catching fish.

several noun

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

outside noun

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

practice noun

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

supplies noun

The act of supplying.

excessively adverb

To an excessive degree.

threatened verb

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

preparations noun

The act of preparing or getting ready.

during verb

To last, continue, endure.