above-board

Meanings

• adjective

  Conducted openly, honestly, and transparently; not secret or underhanded.

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Synonyms

straightforward , transparent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with above-board
aboard , adore , asore , bore , core , fore , lore , more , ore , oree , pore , shore , store , tore , whore

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Homophones

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1. aboard (en) : On a ship or other vehicle; on or in a place as a passenger or member.
   

2. above (en) : Higher in position or rank; superior; surpassing.
   

3. aboveboard (en) : Operating in a transparent and honest manner.
   

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Variants

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aboveboard

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 16th century, from above + board (table), meaning 'on the upper side of a table, visible to all; not secret, underhand, or fraudulent.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'above-board' was first used in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'above-board' is often used in the context of business and politics to describe ethical behavior and transparency.

3. The term 'above-board' is derived from the phrase 'on the upper side of a table, visible to all.'

4. The term 'above-board' is antonymous to the term 'under-the-table', which refers to secret or fraudulent dealings.

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Related Concepts

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1. transparency: The quality of being open to public scrutiny; the state of being transparent.

2. honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere; free of deceit, fraud, or deceitfulness.

3. ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

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Culture

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The term 'above-board' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of business and politics. It is often used to describe ethical behavior and transparency, contrasting with underhanded or fraudulent dealings.

How to Memorize "above-board"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table with all the cards facing upwards, symbolizing transparency and honesty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'above-board' with the concept of honesty and transparency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Boat Brings Openness, Honesty' to remember the meaning of 'above-board'.

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