superior

/sju:'piəriə/

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Word: Superior

Part of Speech: Adjective (can also be a noun)

Definition:

The word "superior" describes something that is better or higher in rank, quality, or performance compared to something else. It can also refer to someone who has a higher status or position.

Usage Instructions:

• When using "superior" as an adjective, it is often followed by "to." For example, "She believes her skills are superior to his."
• As a noun, it can refer to a person of higher rank or status. For example, "He is my superior at work."

Examples:

1. Adjective: "The new model of the car is superior to the old one."
2. Noun: "My supervisor is my superior in the company."

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, "superior" can describe qualities like wisdom or performance. For example, "Her superior judgment helped us make the right decision."
• In scientific contexts, it can describe planets: "Mars and Jupiter are considered superior planets in our solar system."

Word Variants:

• Superiority (noun): The quality of being superior. Example: "His superiority in math helped him win the competition."
• Supervise (verb): To oversee or manage a task or people. Example: "She will supervise the project."

Different Meanings:

1. Rank or Status: Refers to someone in a higher position, like a manager compared to an employee.
2. Quality or Performance: Describes something that functions better or is of a higher standard than something else.
3. Astronomy: Refers to planets that are farther from the sun than Earth, such as Mars and Jupiter.

Synonyms:

• Better
• Higher
• Greater
• Outstanding
• Excellent

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Rise above": To be superior in a situation or to overcome challenges. Example: "She rose above the criticism and succeeded."
• "Put oneself above others": To act as if one is better than others, often used negatively. Example: "He tends to put himself above others in discussions."

Note:

While "superior" often has a positive connotation, it can also imply arrogance or a lack of humility when someone feels they are better than others.

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Adjective

1. (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by
   • he is superior to fear
   • an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades
2. having a higher rank
   • superior officer
3. having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
   • Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets
4. written or printed above and to one side of another character
5. (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by
   • overcome by a superior opponent
   • trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law
6. of or characteristic of high rank or importance
   • a superior ruler
7. of high or superior quality or performance
   • superior wisdom derived from experience
   • superior math students

Noun

1. a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
2. a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth
3. the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes
4. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
5. the head of a religious community
6. one of greater rank or station or quality

Synonyms

• superior
• ranking
• higher-ranking
• superscript
• Superior
• Lake Superior
• victor
• master
• higher-up
• superordinate