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
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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
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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
1838
First Known Use of super
1838
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Definition of super
Examples of super in a Sentence
my computer is super slow this morning
Origin and Etymology of super
super-
First Known Use: 1946
super-
Definition of super-
1a (1) : over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than superhuman (2) : in addition : extra supertaxb (1) : exceeding or so as to exceed a norm superheat (2) : in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity supersubtlec : 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 English Language Learners
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Definition of super for English Language Learners
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: very or extremely
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Definition of super- for English Language Learners
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: bigger, better, or more important than others of the same kind
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: superior in position or rank
SUPER Defined for Kids
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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
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Definition of super- for Students
1 : more than superhuman
2 : extremely : very
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