superman
Translation
superman, superhuman
Examples
He works so hard, he's a real superman.
He works so hard, he's a real superman.
You don't have to be a superman to succeed.
You don't have to be a superman to succeed.
Grammar Patterns
((a superman)) a person with extraordinary abilities He's a superman at his job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superhuman, hero, overman
Etymology
A compound of 'super-' (above, beyond) + 'man'. Literally, a man who is beyond ordinary men.
Memory Tips
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