super
adverb · noun · adjective
Form of sup , comparative of sup.
Simple meaning
Very good or excellent; also extremely.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsupɚ
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Definition
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adverb
Very; extremely (used like the prefix super-).
Absolutely; utterly.
noun
In any of various contexts, a specifically named instance of a super, such as a particular superintendent, supervisor, or super-weapon.
Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.
A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.
An extremely large tanker ship.
A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
AustraliaNew Zealandinformal
A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity; a pension.
adjective
Better than average, better than usual; wonderful.
Of excellent quality, superfine.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “That was a super movie, I really enjoyed watching it with you.”adverb
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