super
su
ˈsu:
soo
per
pər
pēr
British pronunciation
/ˈsuːpə/

Definition & Meaning of "super"in English

super
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The food at that new restaurant is super delicious.
1.1

to an excessive or exaggerated degree

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She got super defensive when I asked a simple question.
01

very good, pleasant, or impressive

super definition and meaning
InformalInformal
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That was a super concert, everyone had a great time.
02

(of a product) of especially fine or superior quality

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This is a super grade of paper, ideal for resumes.
03

exceptionally large, strong, or powerful

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The scientists feared the effects of a super volcano.
04

extreme or excessive in degree or kind

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They operated under super secrecy during the mission.
Super
01

a superintendent, especially of a building or apartment complex

InformalInformal
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The super fixed the leaky pipe in my kitchen.
02

a person playing a minor or background role on stage

Old useOld use
SpecializedSpecialized
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He worked as a super in several opera productions.
03

superphosphate, a type of fertilizer used in agriculture

InformalInformal
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The field needs a dose of super before planting.
04

a superfine fabric or grade of manufacture, especially used in textiles

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He bought a suit made of Italian super.
super-
01

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

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The painting had another layer superimposed on top of the original.
02

used to intensify the meaning of the base word, suggesting an extreme quality or abundance

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The government introduced a new tax aimed at the superrich.
03

used in scientific classification to denote a level above another specified group

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The Canidoidea is the superfamily that includes dogs, wolves, and foxes.
04

used to form words implying a supplementary or added amount

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The government introduced a supertax on luxury goods.
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