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“Super” is not interchangeable with “very”

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GloiredeDijon · 29/03/2026 21:12

Stop using “super” when you actually mean very or extremely.

Unless you are an American of course, in which case carry on because apart from anything else language is the least of your problems.

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Childanddogmama · 29/03/2026 21:18

I dunno, I think language just evolves, takes things from other countries etc. I think the use of super is fine, it sounds enthusiastic /positive to me.

JacquesHarlow · 29/03/2026 21:18

I don't want to fall foul of the mods here , but having been on this site and seen posts in the last 30 days, I'm thinking the glass house we're throwing stones from must have very tough perspex.

BuryAllYourSecretsInMySkin · 29/03/2026 21:17

It is super annoying when people do that.

Warmlight1 · 29/03/2026 21:17

I'm never sure if it's being used ironically.

Notmyreality · 29/03/2026 21:16

Ok

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