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aboveboard

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Alternative form of above-board.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

without concealment or deception; honest

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • their business was open and aboveboard
  • straightforward in all his business affairs

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: straightforward

Antonyms: none provided

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adverb

Meaning 3

in an honest manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it
  • was known for dealing aboveboard in everything

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honestly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.