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supertrain

supertrain

5.3
A very fast passenger train with modern technology
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərtreɪn/
translation icon : supertren
  • Many commuters prefer the supertrain because of its speed and comfort.

Examples

  • The supertrain reduced travel time between the two cities to just ninety minutes.

  • A new supertrain line is being built to connect the capital with the coastal region.

  • The new supertrain can travel at speeds over 300 miles per hour.

  • Many countries are investing in supertrains to improve public transportation.

  • The new supertrain can travel across the country in just a few hours, making travel much faster and more convenient.

  • With its sleek design and state-of-the-art technology, the supertrain promises to revolutionize passenger transportation.

  • Passengers on the supertrain enjoy luxurious amenities while traveling at incredible speeds, significantly reducing travel time.

Synonyms

bullet
vssupertrain
38 4.9

A very fast passenger train like the Japanese Shinkansen

is the general name for very fast or hi-tech passenger vehicles
passenger train
vssupertrain
8 1.5

A train that carries people, not goods

emphasizes exceptional speed or technology rather than just carrying people
bullet train
vssupertrain
5 2.8

A very fast passenger train that runs on special tracks like those in Japan

is a broader label for any very fast, advanced passenger vehicle
maglev
vssupertrain
  • Specialized
3 7.3

A very fast train that floats above the track using magnets without touching it

is a technologically advanced option among very fast passenger vehicles
railroad train
vssupertrain
  • US
1 1.8

A long line of connected cars that runs on tracks and carries people or goods

focuses on very high speed or advanced tech, not general transport
streamliner
vssupertrain
  • Archaic
1 7.7

A train or vehicle with a smooth curved shape built to move faster through the air

is broader, covering many kinds of very fast passenger technology

Antonyms

1 2.5

A train that stops at many stations and takes a long time

How Fast

supertrain
5.3
express
251 3.2
local
5 2.7

Surface Forms

supertrain singular
supertrains plural

Morphology

supertrain = train (transparent) = super + train

The prefix 'super-' functions as an intensifier and combines with 'train' to yield 'very advanced/fast train', a straightforward and productive formation.

Etymology

Supertrain comes from the parts super and train, where super means 'above' or 'very' (as in superman or supermarket) and train means a 'rail vehicle' that carries people. So a supertrain is a train that is extra fast or technologically advanced, which explains its modern meaning.