The difference between Massive and Super
When used as nouns, massive means a homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure, whereas super means short form of superannuation, the australian/new zealand retirement benefits or pension scheme.
When used as adjectives, massive means of or pertaining to a large mass, whereas super means of excellent quality, superfine.
Super is also adverb with the meaning: very.
Super is also verb with the meaning: to add or to place a super atop the existing boxes of the beehive.
check bellow for the other definitions of Massive and Super
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Massive as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to a large mass; weighty, heavy, or bulky.
Examples:
"A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."
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Massive as an adjective:
Much larger than normal.
Examples:
"Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."
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Massive as an adjective:
Of great significance or import; overwhelming.
Examples:
"The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought."
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Massive as an adjective (mineralogy):
Not exhibiting crystal form.
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Massive as an adjective:
Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
Examples:
"Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"
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Massive as an adjective (colloquial, informal, Ireland):
outstanding, beautiful
Examples:
"Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"
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Massive as an adjective (informal):
To a very great extent; total, utter.
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Massive as an adjective (physics):
(of a particle) Possessing mass.
Examples:
"Some bosons are massive while others are massless."
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Massive as a noun (mineralogy):
A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
Examples:
"karst massives in western Georgia"
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Massive as a noun (slang):
A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.
Examples:
"Big up to the Croydon massive!"
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Super as an adjective:
Of excellent quality, superfine.
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Super as an adjective:
better than average, better than usual; wonderful.
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Super as an adverb (informal):
Very; extremely (used like the prefix super-).
Examples:
"The party was super awesome."
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Super as a noun (informal, US):
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Super as a noun (Australia, New Zealand, informal):
Short form of superannuation, the Australian/New Zealand retirement benefits or pension scheme.
Examples:
"Jane looked forward to collecting a large super payout when she retired."
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Super as a noun (beekeeping):
An empty box placed above the existing boxes of the beehive in order to allow the colony to expand or store additional honey.
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Super as a verb (beekeeping):
To add or to place a super atop the existing boxes of the beehive.
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Super as a noun (comics, slang):
superhero.
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Super as a noun (theatre):
Someone outside the normal company, but appearing on stage with no lines to speak.
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Super as a noun:
A supercomputer.
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Super as a noun:
A person who has supernatural beliefs, distinguished from a bright.
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