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Wait! Is it onboard or on board?
Do you know the difference?
English vocabulary contains many words made by combining two, or at times, more than two words. And usually we don't use a Hyphen(-) while writing. One such word is made by combining 'on' and 'board'.
English vocabulary contains many words made by combining two, or at times, more than two words. And usually we don't use a Hyphen(-) while writing. One such word is made by combining 'on' and 'board'.
The new word we get is "Onboard" which is a single word, also occasionally written as on-board. This word is both an adjective and a verb. Its simple meaning is: to join or to be a part of something.
For ex- An onboard fingerprint scanner; Onboarding of new students.
On board is a prepositional phrase. It can also be used as an adverb in the given context. We use this phrase when we are going to be on a vehicle or a means of transportation. We also use this to show agreement to an idea, a plan, a question, etc,.
On board is a prepositional phrase. It can also be used as an adverb in the given context. We use this phrase when we are going to be on a vehicle or a means of transportation. We also use this to show agreement to an idea, a plan, a question, etc,.
For ex- Finally, I am on board!; We are going to study all night. Are you on board?
Side Note: Of course, there is a third case where a 'chessboard' or a 'blackboard' is mentioned in the context. Make sure you use an article(a, the) while writing to avoid confusion in such cases.
For ex- The wasp entered through the window and came to rest on the board.
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