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super

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈsuːpɚ/ · UK /ˈsuːpə/

super means: Very good and enjoyable.

adjective

WONDERFULA2

Very good and enjoyable.

  • That is a super idea.
  • We had a super time at the beach.
  • You did a super job with the decorations.

Similar words: great, wonderful, excellent

Opposites: terrible

Common phrases: super idea, super job, super time

adverb

VERYB1

To a very high degree.

  • This game is super easy.
  • She was super excited about the trip.
  • These shoes dry super fast.

Similar words: very, extremely, really

Common phrases: super easy, super excited, super fast

COMPLETELYC1

Completely, used to strongly emphasize a statement or feeling.

  • I super agree with you.
  • I super hate being interrupted.
  • I super do not want to discuss this.

Similar words: completely, absolutely, totally

Common phrases: super agree, super hate something, super love something

noun

BUILDING MANAGERB2

A person who looks after a building and arranges repairs.

  • The super fixed our door.
  • Call the super if the heating stops.
  • Our new super lives downstairs.

Similar words: superintendent, building manager

Common phrases: building super, ask the super, call the super

SUPERVISORC1

A person who manages workers and checks their work.

  • Ask the super for help.
  • The super checked our work before lunch.
  • Two supers manage the night shift.

Similar words: supervisor, boss, manager

Common phrases: site super, shift super, ask the super

interjection

GREAT NEWSA2

You say this to show that you are pleased or excited.

  • Super! We can go together.
  • You found my keys? Super!
  • Super! I have been hoping for good news.

Similar words: great, wonderful, excellent

Common phrases: super thanks, oh super

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