Super
Definition
Super is a prefix, adjective, or adverb indicating an exceeding or extreme degree of a particular feature or quality.
Parts of Speech
- Prefix
- Adjective
- Adverb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpər/
- Respelling: SOO-per (with "SOO" as in "soon" and "per" as in "perimeter")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpə/
- Respelling: SOO-puh (similar to American English, with "SOO" as in "soon" and "puh" as a softer version of "per")
In both dialects, "super" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "SOO." The main difference lies in the final syllable, which tends to be more pronounced as "per" in American English, while in British English, it ends in a softer "puh."
Etymology
The term "super" has its origins from the Latin word super, which means above, over, or beyond. It's been used in English since the late Middle Ages, primarily as a prefix but also as an adjective and adverb.
Derivatives
- Superable
- Superize
- Superly
- Supering
- Superdom
Synonyms
- Excellent
- Exceptional
- Outstanding
Antonyms
- Inferior
- Subpar
- Unimpressive
Usage
The term "super" is extensively used to signify a high degree of a particular quality or feature. It can be utilized as a standalone word or a prefix to emphasize excessiveness or superiority.
Related Terms
- Hyper
- Mega
- Ultra
Detailed Definition
Prefix
- Above, Beyond: Used to denote an above average, beyond, or extreme quality or characteristic.
- Example: Superman, supercharge, supermarket.
Adjective
- Exceptional Quality: Of an exceedingly high quality or degree.
- Example: The concert was super exciting.
- Superior: Higher in rank or status.
- Example: She was appointed the super attendant of the facility.
Adverb
- Very, Extremely: Used to emphasize the extremity or high degree of a condition or quality.
- Example: The movie was super interesting and engaging.
super
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 超级
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʈ͡ʂʰɑu˥˩ t͡ɕi˥˩/
- Respelling: chāojí
- 特级
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰɤ˥˩ t͡ɕi˥˩/
- Respelling: tèjí
🇮🇳 Hindi
- सुपर
- IPA Pronunciation: /supər/
- Respelling: super
- उत्कृष्ट
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʊt̪.kr̩ʂʈ/
- Respelling: utkṛṣṭ
🇪🇸 Spanish
- súper
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsu.peɾ/
- Respelling: súper
- estupendo
- IPA Pronunciation: /es.tuˈpen.do/
- Respelling: estupendo
🇫🇷 French
- super
- IPA Pronunciation: /sy.pɛʁ/
- Respelling: super
- extra
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɛk.stʁa/
- Respelling: extra
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- سوبر
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsuːbər/
- Respelling: sūber
- رائع
- IPA Pronunciation: /raːʕiːʕ/
- Respelling: ra'i'
🇧🇩 Bengali
- সুপার
- IPA Pronunciation: /supar/
- Respelling: supar
- অত্যন্ত
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɔtjɔntɔ/
- Respelling: otyonto
🇷🇺 Russian
- супер
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsu.pʲɪr/
- Respelling: super
- отлично
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈot.lʲit͡ɕ.nə/
- Respelling: otlichno
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- super
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsu.pɛɾ/
- Respelling: super
- excelente
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɛkˈsɛlẽtʃi/
- Respelling: excelente
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- super
- IPA Pronunciation: /su.pɛr/
- Respelling: super
- luar biasa
- IPA Pronunciation: /lu.ar bi.a.sa/
- Respelling: luar biasa
🇩🇪 German
- super
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈzuːpər/
- Respelling: super
- spitze
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʃpɪt͡sə/
- Respelling: spitze
🇯🇵 Japanese
- スーパー
- IPA Pronunciation: /suːpɑː/
- Respelling: sūpā
- すごい
- IPA Pronunciation: /sɯːɡoi/
- Respelling: sugoi
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- siêu
- IPA Pronunciation: /siew˧˧/
- Respelling: siêu
- tuyệt vời
- IPA Pronunciation: /twejət̚˧˧ vəj˧˧/
- Respelling: tuyệt vời
🇰🇷 Korean
- 슈퍼
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕju.pʰʌ/
- Respelling: syupeo
- 대단한
- IPA Pronunciation: /te.dan.han/
- Respelling: daedan-han
🇹🇷 Turkish
- süper
- IPA Pronunciation: /syˈpæɾ/
- Respelling: süper
- harika
- IPA Pronunciation: /haˈrika/
- Respelling: harika
🇵🇰 Urdu
- سوپر
- IPA Pronunciation: /suːpər/
- Respelling: super
- عظیم
- IPA Pronunciation: /aːˈziːm/
- Respelling: azīm
