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overboard (adverb)

An adverb that means to fall or be thrown from a ship into the water.

Example sentence: The sailor slipped and fell overboard during the storm.

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overboard (adjective)

An adjective that describes an act or behavior as excessive, extreme, or unrestrained.

Example sentence: Their overboard spending exceeded their budget.

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overboard (noun)

A noun referring to the side of a ship that is above the water.

Example sentence: From the overboard, they spotted dolphins swimming alongside the boat.

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overboard (verb)

A verb that means to throw something or someone off a ship into the water.

Example sentence: The captain decided to overboard the cargo to lighten the ship during the storm.

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