No. 456 in Portuguese
superior
Higher in rank, quality, or position.
In a sentence
Minha posição na escalada foi superior à última vez.
My position in the climb was superior to last time.
'Superior' is used here to indicate better or higher in comparison.
O andar superior oferece uma vista excelente.
The upper floor offers an excellent view.
'Superior' is used here to indicate something above or higher in a physical context.
Ela tem um conhecimento superior em matemática.
She has superior knowledge in mathematics.
'Superior' is used here to denote a greater level or degree in an intellectual context.
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