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ABOVEBOARD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does aboveboard mean?
• ABOVEBOARD (adjective)
The adjective ABOVEBOARD has 1 sense:
1. without concealment or deception; honest
Familiarity information: ABOVEBOARD used as an adjective is very rare.
• ABOVEBOARD (adverb)
The adverb ABOVEBOARD has 1 sense:
1. in an honest manner
Familiarity information: ABOVEBOARD used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without concealment or deception; honest
Synonyms:
aboveboard; straightforward
Context example:
straightforward in all his business affairs
Similar:
square; straight (characterized by honesty and fairness)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an honest manner
Synonyms:
aboveboard; honestly
Context example:
was known for dealing aboveboard in everything
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