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superior

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. superior (noun)
  2. superior general (noun)
  3. mother superior (noun)
  4. respondeat superior (noun)
  5. sister superior (noun)

2superior

noun

Definition of SUPERIOR

1
: one who is above another in rank, station, or office; especially : the head of a religious house or order
2
: one that surpasses another in quality or merit
3
: superscript
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Examples of SUPERIOR

  1. His superior gave him an excellent evaluation.
  2. You should report any problems to your immediate superior.

First Known Use of SUPERIOR

15th century

Related to SUPERIOR

Synonyms: better, elder, senior
Antonyms: inferior, subordinate, underling
Related Words: boss, chief, head, leader, master
Near Antonyms: assistant, deputy
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