Aboveboard

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌvˌbɔrd/

Definitions of aboveboard

adjective Honest and open, not trying to hide anything

Example Sentences

A1 She always plays fair and aboveboard in all her games.

A2 The company's financial transactions are completely aboveboard.

B1 It is important to ensure that all business dealings are conducted in an aboveboard manner.

B2 The politician's reputation for being aboveboard has helped gain the trust of the voters.

C1 The lawyer assured his clients that the contract was completely aboveboard and legally sound.

C2 The company's commitment to operating aboveboard has earned them a reputation for integrity in the industry.

Examples of aboveboard in a Sentence

formal It is important to always conduct business in an aboveboard manner to maintain trust and credibility.

informal Let's make sure everything we do is aboveboard so we don't get into any trouble.

slang We gotta keep things aboveboard, no shady business allowed.

figurative His intentions may seem aboveboard, but you never know what someone is truly thinking.

Grammatical Forms of aboveboard

past tense

aboveboarded

plural

aboveboards

comparative

more aboveboard

superlative

most aboveboard

present tense

aboveboards

future tense

will be aboveboarding

perfect tense

have aboveboarded

continuous tense

is aboveboarding

singular

aboveboard

positive degree

aboveboard

infinitive

to aboveboard

gerund

aboveboarding

participle

aboveboarded

Origin and Evolution of aboveboard

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'aboveboard' originated from the practice of keeping one's hands visible and above the table during a card game to show honesty and transparency.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'aboveboard' has come to mean something that is open, honest, and without deceit or trickery in various contexts beyond card games.