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super

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsupɝ// UK //sˈuːpɐ// su·per General-service Informal Slang

n. the person in charge of looking after an apartment building. You call them when your sink breaks or you have a problem with your keys.

n. a person who manages or oversees a residential building, typically responsible for maintenance and repairs. A shortened, informal form of 'superintendent'.


SIMPLE

I called the super because the heater stopped working.

CONTEXTUAL

The super lives in the basement apartment and handles all the trash collection and minor plumbing issues for the tenants.

COMPLEX

While the building's owner rarely visits the property, the super maintains a constant presence, ensuring that the aging infrastructure remains functional for the diverse group of residents.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From super- (prefix), from Middle English super-, from Latin super-, from super (“above”). Doublet of over and hyper.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation by shortening.

Usage

Informal in register; 'superintendent' is the formal equivalent.

Idioms1 entry

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