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English word origin

Etymology of uber

From German über (“above”, preposition), which is also used as a prefix (über-); cognate with over. Entered English through Nietzsche's use of the word Übermensch. Doublet of over, super, and hyper.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Super; high-level; high-ranking.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Uber, a rideshare journey, vehicle, or driver.

verb

Alternative letter-case form of Uber

adv

Very; super.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From German über (“above”, preposition), which is also used as a prefix (über-); cognate with over. Entered English through Nietzsche's use of the word Übermensch. Doublet of over, super, and hyper.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionüberde · above
  • Doublet mentionoveren
  • Doublet mentionsuperen
  • Doublet mentionhyperen
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