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Overboard Definition & Meaning

overboard
adverb
  1. to extremes; "he went overboard to please his in-laws"
  2. from on board a vessel into the water; "they dropped their garbage overboard"

"Overboard" in song lyrics

See how overboard is used in real songs:

  • "So you don't wanna slip or trip or maybe go overboard"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Just Kickin' Lyrics
  • "I'll be in the inner outer ovaries, overload, overboard"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "For kicking your fantasies overboard"
    Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths

Usage tips for "overboard"

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Frequently asked questions

What does overboard mean?
to extremes; "he went overboard to please his in-laws" from on board a vessel into the water; "they dropped their garbage overboard"
What part of speech is overboard?
Overboard is an adverb.
How many definitions does overboard have?
Overboard has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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