The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - abroadadv.

1) overseas, in foreign lands or parts: We were abroad on assignment for a few years. 2) broadly, widely, at large, near and far, far and wide, everywhere, extensively, publicly: Don't spread rumours abroad. 3) outside, out of doors, away, out and about: There are few people abroad this early in the morning.