Synonyms for

Degree

Verb / dɪˈgri: / Another word for degree — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle.

Synonyms & similar words

academicdegree stage level arcdegree point grade level grade rank measure extent amount quantity intensity scale scope magnitude proportion ratio fraction portion division segment slice part piece

Synonyms by register

Formal

level extent magnitude measure

Informal

step grade rank

Literary

measure pitch

Antonyms

minimum base foundation origin root start

Common collocations

  • high degree
  • low degree
  • certain degree
  • great degree
  • full degree
  • degree of separation
  • degree of freedom
  • degree of difficulty

Word family

noun degree
verb degree
adjective degree
adverb degreed

Usage note

The word 'degree' can refer to a level of intensity, a qualification, or an angle. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity. For example, 'a high degree of success' refers to extent, while 'a bachelor's degree' refers to a qualification.

Example sentences

  1. The angle is measured in degrees.
  2. The temperature outside is thirty degrees.
  3. She earned her bachelor's degree in business.
  4. He completed his degree in engineering.
  5. Her degree in psychology helped her understand human behavior.

Quotes

  • Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom. - Oprah Winfrey
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X

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