super — extremely good; excellent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely good; excellent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːpər/
Example Sentences
- My grandma thinks she's super tech-savvy because she learned to use emojis.
- The weather is super nice today, perfect for a picnic.
- He's super tall - he has to duck under every doorway.
super
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsuːpər/]
extremely good; excellent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'super,' meaning 'above, over, or beyond.' The word originally denoted spatial position in Latin but evolved in English to acquire the figurative sense of 'exceeding' or 'surpassing,' later developing into modern meanings of 'excellent' or 'extremely.'
Breakdown
super (above, over, beyond) — a Latin preposition and prefix that functions as a standalone word or combining form to indicate superiority, excess, or position above something.
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📝Examples
“My grandma thinks she's super tech-savvy because she learned to use emojis.”
“The weather is super nice today, perfect for a picnic.”
“He's super tall - he has to duck under every doorway.”
“This phone has super battery life - it lasts three days!”
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