Translation
about, on, over, envelope
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Word origin
From Latin super ('above, over'). The noun 'envelope' arose because the address was written on top of the folded letter.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- super
- English cognates
- super, superior, sovereign
Examples
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We talked about the project for hours.
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The book is on the table.
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I know nothing about that topic.
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She put the letter in a blue envelope.
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We will arrive at the station around nine.
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Stories
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Un día tarde
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 1: sobre, oh, favor and 7 more words.