Full Definition of super
1a : of high grade or qualityb —used as a generalized term of approval <a super cook>
2 : very large or powerful <a super atomic bomb>
3 : exhibiting the characteristics of its type to an extreme or excessive degree <super secrecy>
Examples of super in a sentence
We had a super time.
“Yes, I'd love to come.” “Super! I'll see you later.”
Origin and Etymology of super
super-
First Known Use: 1842
super
Definition of super
1 [by shortening] a : supernumerary; especially : a supernumerary actorb : superintendent, supervisor; especially : the superintendent of an apartment building
2 [short for obsolete superhive] : a removable upper story of a beehive
3 [1super] : a superfine grade or extra large size
4 [origin unknown] : a thin loosely woven open-meshed starched cotton fabric used especially for reinforcing books
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1838
First Known Use of super
1838
super
Simple Definition of super
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: very or extremely
Examples of super in a sentence
<my computer is super slow this morning>
Origin and Etymology of super
super-
First Known Use: 1946
super-
Simple Definition of super-
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: bigger, better, or more important than others of the same kind
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: superior in position or rank
Full Definition of super-
1a (1) : over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than <superhuman> (2) : in addition : extra <supertax>b (1) : exceeding or so as to exceed a norm <superheat> (2) : in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity <supersubtle>c : surpassing all or most others of its kind <superhighway>
2a : situated or placed above, on, or at the top of <superlunary>; specifically : situated on the dorsal side ofb : next above or higher <supertonic>
3 : having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion <superphosphate>
4 : constituting a more inclusive category than that specified <superfamily>
5 : superior in status, title, or position <superpower>
superabsorbent
superaccurate
superachiever
Origin and Etymology of super-
Latin, over, above, in addition, from super over, above, on top of — more at over
SUPER Defined for Kids
super
playDefinition of super for Students
1 : very great <super strength>
2 : very good <Mrs. Haver said we did a super job. — Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing>
super-
Definition of super- for Students
1 : more than <superhuman>
2 : extremely : very
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