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/syʁ.tu/

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Translation

above all, especially, most of all

Word origin

A compound of sur ('over', from Latin super) and tout ('all', from Latin totus), literally 'over all', hence 'above all, especially'.

Origin
Latin
Root
super + totus
English cognates
super, total

Examples

, ' .

Above all, do not tell him you saw me.

, Europe.

She loves travelling, especially in Europe.

' .

Do not worry and above all stay calm.

' .

Above all, do not forget to lock the door.

J' , .

I like fruit, especially strawberries and apples.

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This word is part of lesson 12.