HyperDic: aboveboard

English > 2 senses of the word aboveboard:
ADVERBallaboveboard, honestlyin an honest manner
ADJECTIVEallaboveboard, straightforwardwithout concealment or deception
aboveboard > pronunciation
Soundsahbah'vbao.rd
Rhymesaboard ... Woodward: 73 rhymes with aord...
English > aboveboard: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningWithout concealment or deception; honest.
Example"their business was open and aboveboard"
Synonymstraightforward
Broaderstraight, squareCharacterized by honesty and fairness
Spanishfranco, honesto, honrado
English > aboveboard: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn an honest manner.
Example "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
Synonymhonestly
Oppositedishonestly, venally, deceitfullyIn a corrupt and deceitful manner
Spanishhonestamente
Catalanhonestament

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