super

See also super-

Pronunciation

• (UK) SAMPA: /'su:p@/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsupɚ/, SAMPA: /"sup@`/

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Adjective

Positive super

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is super it is better than average, better than usual.

Synonyms

• (better) awesome, excellent, wonderful

Noun

Singular super

Plural supers

1. (informal) (Northeastern US) Superintendent of a building.

   We asked the super to fix our window last week but he still hasn't done it.

2. (informal) Short for supervisor; a manager or boss.

   We were just talking to the super about the problem.

Interjection

Interjection super

1. You say super! if you are very happy or excited about something.

   You got the prize, super!

Synonyms

• yes
• awesome
• cool
• great
• excellent