The difference between Super and Superannuation
When used as nouns, super means short form of superannuation, the australian/new zealand retirement benefits or pension scheme, whereas superannuation means a retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity.
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.
Super is also adjective with the meaning: of excellent quality, superfine.
check bellow for the other definitions of Super and Superannuation
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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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Superannuation as a noun (UK, Australia, New Zealand):
A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity; a pension.
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Superannuation as a noun (uncountable):
The condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.