superb
gb/sʊpˈɚb/ us/sʊpˈɚb/
B2
Англійська
~ 7400
Значення
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adjective
B2
property
1
extremely good; of top quality
Extremely good; much better than usual in quality or performance.
Модель уживання:
a superb [noun]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse "superb" with "super" or "superior." "Superb" usually describes quality or performance (a superb meal, a superb job). "Super" is more informal and often used before adjectives (super tired), and "superior" can sound formal or compare two things (superior quality, feel superior to others).
Синоніми
excellent (Very close in meaning but slightly more common and slightly less strong than "superb".)
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outstanding (Emphasizes being clearly better than others, not just very high quality.)
Антоніми
poor (Describes low quality or bad performance, the opposite of "superb" in this sense.)
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mediocre (Means only average in quality, the opposite of "superb" which suggests top quality.)
Словосполучення
superb job
|superb performance
|superb quality
|superb service
|superb teacher
|superb result
Теми
evaluation
|work
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She did a superb job organizing the conference.
- The restaurant is known for its superb food and friendly staff.
- His performance in the final match was absolutely superb.
- This camera takes superb photos even in low light.
- The company has a superb reputation for customer service.
Навчальні приклади
- The hotel staff gave us superb service.
- You wrote a superb report for the class.
- Her English is superb for someone who started last year.
- That was a superb idea; it saved us time.
- The singer gave a superb show last night.
adjective
B2
property
2
visually impressive or beautiful
Very beautiful or very impressive to look at.
Модель уживання:
a superb [view/building/setting]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse "beautiful" and not realize that "superb" can also describe views, buildings, and places when they are not only beautiful but also impressive or special. In very casual speech, people might prefer "amazing" or "awesome."
Синоніми
magnificent (Often used for things that are large, rich, or grand in appearance, very close to this sense of "superb.")
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splendid (Similar in meaning, but can sound slightly more old-fashioned or literary.)
Антоніми
ugly (Directly opposite when talking about how something looks.)
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drab (Suggests something is dull and not impressive in appearance, contrasting with "superb.")
Словосполучення
superb view
|superb setting
|superb scenery
|superb building
|superb surroundings
|superb location
Теми
travel
|nature
|art
|places
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Their apartment has a superb view of the harbor.
- We enjoyed a superb sunset over the mountains.
- The palace is a superb example of baroque architecture.
- The hotel stands in a superb location right on the beach.
- From the top of the tower, the city looked absolutely superb.
Навчальні приклади
- We had a superb view from our room.
- The garden is superb in the spring.
- The museum is in a superb old building.
- They chose a superb place for the wedding.
- The city looks superb at night with all the lights.
Граматика
Словникова форма
superb
IPA
GB/sʊpˈɚb/
US/sʊpˈɚb/
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su - perb (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (perb)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: superb
Споріднені слова
Core family
superbly
adverb
Вирази
a superb example of
1/ə sʊpˈɚb ɪɡzˈæmpəl əv/
fixed phrase
an ideal instance of something
Something that shows a type or idea in a very clear and very good way.
Приклади
- This painting is a superb example of modern art.
- The project is a superb example of how technology can help education.
do a superb job
1/dˈu ə sʊpˈɚb d͡ʒˈɑb/
fixed phrase
perform a task extremely well
To do some work or task in a very, very good way.
Приклади
- You did a superb job preparing the report.
- The new coach has done a superb job with the team this season.
of superb quality
1/əv sʊpˈɚb kwˈɑləti/
fixed phrase
having extremely high quality
Having very, very high quality.
Приклади
- All their products are of superb quality.
- The wine was of superb quality and worth the price.