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On board vs. Onboard
On board
/ɑn bɔrd /Examples:
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Onboard
/ˈɑːnˌbɔːrd/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- On board is often used as two separate words when referring to people or things physically being on a vessel like a ship or airplane.
- Onboard as one word is generally used as an adjective or verb related to assimilating or integrating someone into a system or team.
- If you can replace on board with aboard and the sentence still makes sense, on board should be used.
- Onboard as a single word is used more in digital and corporate contexts, unlike on board which is more literal.
- Remember, on board often conveys a physical presence while onboard is more about processes or state of being.
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