1. (adv.) Widely; broadly; beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad.
2. (adv.) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad.
3. (adv.) Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad.
4. (adv.) Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely.
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