preboard
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpriːbɔːrd/
KK: /priˈbɔrd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To get on an airplane or other vehicle before the usual time or before other people.
Example
Passengers are allowed to preboard the flight if they need extra time.
Tense Forms
Past: preboarded
Past Participle: preboarded
Conversation
Are you ready to preboard the flight?
Yeah, I heard it’s a good idea to get on early.
Exactly, I like to get my bag settled before everyone rushes in.
Same here! It makes the trip so much more relaxing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
embark
board
enter
Antonyms
disembark
exit
leave
transitive verb
Definition
To let someone get on a vehicle, especially an airplane, before the usual time or before others.
Example
Passengers were allowed to preboard the flight due to their special needs.
Tense Forms
Past: preboarded
Past Participle: preboarded
Conversation
Did you hear they will preboard us early for the flight?
Really? That's awesome!
Yeah, I love when they do that; it saves so much time.
Root Explanation
**Preboard** → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat surface or platform). The word "preboard" means to board or get on something before the usual time or before others.
Memory Tip
Think of getting on a vehicle 'before' ('pre-') the usual time — that's what preboard means.
Visually Confused Words
reboard
pressboard
pargeboard
pegboard
spreadboard
paceboard
freeboard
foreboard