The prefix super- has various meanings.
Meaning 1: over, more than
- A supersonicjet travels at speeds greater than the speed of sound.
- Superman is a fictional character with supernatural powers.
Meaning 2: to an intense or excessive degree
- Jessica fainted when she saw the supermagnified image of the spider.
Meaning 3: greater than others of the same type
- A superbug is resistant to almost all antibiotics.
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