super

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soo

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pər

pēr

/ˈsuːpə/

Definition & Meaning of "super"in English

super

ADVERB

to a high or exceptional degree

appreciably

astronomically

boiling

considerably

criminally

Informal

Examples

The food at that new restaurant is super delicious.

He 's super excited about his promotion.

1.1

to an excessive or exaggerated degree

Examples

She got super defensive when I asked a simple question.

You 're being super critical of every little mistake.

super

ADJECTIVE

very good, pleasant, or impressive

a-one

first-rate

high-quality

prime

prize

Informal

Examples

That was a super concert, everyone had a great time.

She 's a super friend, always kind and dependable.

(of a product) of especially fine or superior quality

Examples

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

They make super wool suits that last for years.

exceptionally large, strong, or powerful

Examples

The scientists feared the effects of a super volcano.

They unveiled a super jet capable of record speeds.

extreme or excessive in degree or kind

Examples

They operated under super secrecy during the mission.

His plan involved super precision timing.

Super

NOUN

a superintendent, especially of a building or apartment complex

superintendent

Informal

Examples

The super fixed the leaky pipe in my kitchen.

I asked the super to check the boiler this morning.

a person playing a minor or background role on stage

extra

supernumerary

bit player

Old use

Specialized

Examples

He worked as a super in several opera productions.

The director hired a dozen supers for the street scene.

superphosphate, a type of fertilizer used in agriculture

Informal

Examples

The field needs a dose of super before planting.

They ordered several bags of super for the spring season.

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

Informal

Examples

He bought a suit made of Italian super.

That store only sells super used for high-end tailoring.

super-

PREFIX

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

Examples

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

The superhighway ran above the local roads.

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

Examples

The government introduced a new tax aimed at the superrich.

The harvest this year was superabundant, filling every barn to the roof.

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

Examples

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

Whales and dolphins belong to the superorder Cetartiodactyla.

used to form words implying a supplementary or added amount

Examples

The government introduced a supertax on luxury goods.

The military unit had several supernumerary officers.

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Definition & Meaning of "super"in English

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