A Cut Above

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ə ˈkʌt əˈbʌv/

Definitions of a cut above

noun a cut

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cut above the rest when it comes to playing the piano.

A2 The new restaurant in town is definitely a cut above the others in terms of service and quality.

B1 His intelligence and problem-solving skills make him a cut above his colleagues.

B2 The company's innovative approach to marketing puts them a cut above their competitors.

C1 The artist's unique style and creativity truly make her a cut above the rest in the art world.

C2 His exceptional leadership qualities and strategic thinking abilities make him a cut above the average CEO.

adjective above

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cut above the rest when it comes to baking cookies.

A2 The new restaurant in town is definitely a cut above the others.

B1 His performance in the play was a cut above the other actors.

B2 The quality of the material used in this dress is a cut above the rest.

C1 The company's customer service is consistently a cut above their competitors.

C2 Her skills in negotiations are truly a cut above the average.

Examples of a cut above in a Sentence

formal The quality of their products is truly a cut above the rest.

informal Her baking skills are definitely a cut above the rest of us.

slang His dance moves are seriously a cut above, he's got some serious skills.

figurative When it comes to problem-solving, she is always a cut above the rest.

Grammatical Forms of a cut above

past tense

was a cut above

plural

cuts above

comparative

more of a cut above

superlative

the biggest cut above

present tense

is a cut above

future tense

will be a cut above

perfect tense

has been a cut above

continuous tense

is being a cut above

singular

a cut above

positive degree

a cut above

infinitive

to be a cut above

gerund

being a cut above

participle

a cut above

Origin and Evolution of a cut above

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'a cut above' originated in the world of tailoring and fashion.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a garment that was of superior quality or workmanship, over time the phrase has evolved to be used more broadly to indicate something or someone that is exceptional or superior in comparison to others.