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above-board meaning

[əˈbʌv bɔɹd]

Definition of above-board in English Dictionary

AdjectiveSUF-ard
1. In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception.
  1. Fair and aboveboard.
Adverb
1. Honestly; openly.

Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
1. Adjectives
  - Uncomparable adjectives
2. Adverbs
  - Uncomparable adverbs

Other Vocabulary

Look-Alike Words

en aboveboard
en above board
en overboard
en hoverboard
en shoveboard

Source: Wiktionary

Meaning of above-board for the defined word.

Grammatically, this word "above-board" is an adjective, more specifically, an uncomparable adjective. It's also an adverb, more specifically, an uncomparable adverb.

Difficultness: Level 7

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Definiteness: Level 1

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