hyper
Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪpər]
Word
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.
Example
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.
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She is not hypersensitive; she doesn't get upset easily at all.
Example
What does it mean when we say someone is hypersensitive?
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