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hyper

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪpər]

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Learn how to use hyper in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “intensity”

(adjective) when something is very intense or excessive. If someone is really excited or energetic about something, we might say they are hyper.

Example

After drinking that soda, the kids were hyper and couldn't sit still.

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Even though he drank soda, he didn't feel hyper; he was actually quite calm.

Example

Why do you think she got so hyper after the party?

Context: “word formation”

(prefix) to mean 'more than normal' or 'above.' It helps create words that describe something that is extra or has a high level. Like in 'hyperactive' or 'hypersensitive,' which means too much activity or very sensitive.

Example

The doctor said he is hyperactive, which means he has a lot of energy to play.

Example

She is not hypersensitive; she doesn't get upset easily at all.

Example

What does it mean when we say someone is hypersensitive?

How to pronounce hyper

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪpər]

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