aboveboard Definition
openly and honestly; without deceit or trickery.
Using aboveboard: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aboveboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company's dealings were completely aboveboard.
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I want to make sure that everything is done aboveboard.
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We need to be aboveboard in our negotiations with the other party.
aboveboard Synonyms and Antonyms
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Origins of aboveboard
from the phrase 'above board', meaning 'on or above the deck of a ship'
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Summary: aboveboard in Brief
'Aboveboard' [əˌbʌvˈbɔːd] means openly and honestly, without deceit or trickery. It is often used to describe business dealings or negotiations. Synonyms include 'honest' and 'forthright,' while antonyms include 'dishonest' and 'deceitful.'
