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OVERSEA

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being or passing over or across the sea

Example:

some overseas trade in grain arose

Synonyms:

oversea; overseas

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

marine (relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Beyond or across the sea

Example:

He lived overseas for many years

Synonyms:

oversea; overseas

Classified under:

Adverbs

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