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- [uh-buhv bawrd, bohrd]
- /əˈbʌv bɔrd, boʊrd/
- /əˈbʌv bɔːd/
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- [uh-buhv bawrd, bohrd]
- /əˈbʌv bɔrd, boʊrd/
Definitions of above board words
- phrase above board An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly. 3
- adjective above board in the open; without dishonesty, concealment, or fraud 3
- preposition above board (Idiomatic) Openly, without deceit. 0
- preposition above board (Idiomatic) Honestly, reputably. 0
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Origin of above board
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; above + board; so called from the requirement of keeping the hands above the table or board in order to discourage possible cheating at cards
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Parts of speech for Above board
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above board popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
above board usage trend in Literature
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adj above board
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
Antonyms for above board
adj above board
- counterfeit — Counterfeit money, goods, or documents are not genuine, but have been made to look exactly like genuine ones in order to deceive people.
- unreal — not real or actual.
- deceptive — If something is deceptive, it encourages you to believe something which is not true.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- insincere — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
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