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AT A PREMIUM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does at a premium mean?
• AT A PREMIUM (adverb)
The adverb AT A PREMIUM has 1 sense:
1. of high value (usually because of scarcity) or above par value
Familiarity information: AT A PREMIUM used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of high value (usually because of scarcity) or above par value
Context example:
they were forced to buy it back at a premium
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