Basic Details
Word: Super
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very good or excellent; beyond the usual.
Synonyms: Excellent, fantastic, wonderful
Antonyms: Inferior, awful, mediocre
Idioms and Phrases
- Super duper: Used to emphasise that something is even better than just 'super'. Example: "The party was super duper fun with games and dancing!"
- Superman complex: Refers to a person who thinks they can do anything and often takes on too much. Example: "He has a Superman complex, trying to help everyone even when he is tired."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The super movie we watched last night had amazing special effects.
Example 2: I received a super gift for my birthday, a brand new bicycle!
Example 3: Her super ability to solve puzzles quickly impressed everyone in the class.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "super" comes from the Latin word "superus," meaning 'above' or 'over'? It has been used in English since the 15th century!
Famous Quote
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt, which reflects the super belief in oneself.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "super" mean?
a) Very bad
b) Ordinary
c) Very good
d) Mediocre
Answer: c) Very good
2. Which of these is a synonym of "super"?
a) Mediocre
b) Awful
c) Fantastic
d) Common
Answer: c) Fantastic
3. Which word is an antonym of "super"?
a) Excellent
b) Inferior
c) Fantastic
d) Wonderful
Answer: b) Inferior
4. Which sentence uses "super" correctly?
a) The super dog barked loudly.
b) The soup tasted super when I added seasoning.
c) The super chair was uncomfortable.
d) She super drew beautifully.
Answer: b) The soup tasted super when I added seasoning.
5. Which idiom means very good?
a) Super duper
b) Superman complex
c) A fish out of water
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Super duper
