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Grad

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

Definition

Grad is an abbreviation for graduation, which means the act of receiving an academic degree or diploma.

Synonyms & similar words

grade alumnus graduate alum alumna graduation diploma degree commencement convocation ceremony accomplishment fulfillment achievement attainment success victory triumph graduating finishing passing termination culmination ending completion

Synonyms by register

Formal

graduate degree holder alumnus diplomate

Informal

alum grad student

Antonyms

underclassman novice beginner junior entrant newcomer

Common collocations

  • grad school
  • grad student
  • grad trip
  • grad ceremony
  • grad party
  • grad year
  • grad date

Word family

noun graduation
verb graduate
adjective graduated

Usage note

The term 'grad' is an informal abbreviation for 'graduate' or 'graduation'. It is commonly used in casual conversation and writing, especially in academic contexts referring to students.

Example sentences

  1. I will be attending my brother's grad next spring.
  2. She received her diploma at the grad ceremony.
  3. He was proud of his academic achievement at his grad ceremony.
  4. I felt a great sense of accomplishment at my grad.
  5. The convocation ceremony marked the end of my academic journey.

Quotes

  • "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
  • "Believe you can and you're halfway there." -Theodore Roosevelt
  • "The best way to predict your future is to create it." -Abraham Lincoln

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