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Grade

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

Definition

A level or standard of something, often relating to a student's performance in school.

Synonyms & similar words

order tier rank level score grad place mark course class form range rate degree gradation groundlevel rank level score assessment evaluation appraisal judgment mark degree class tier gradation step position status standing quality condition state order

Synonyms by register

Formal

level standard rank classification

Informal

mark score point rating

Literary

degree tier station

Antonyms

inferiority lowering decline lessening reduction

Common collocations

  • grade point average
  • high grade
  • passing grade
  • final grade
  • grade school
  • grade level
  • grade inflation

Word family

noun grade
verb grade
adjective graded

Usage note

The word 'grade' can refer to a mark given for academic work, a level of quality, or a slope. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I got a good grade on my test.
  2. My teacher is going to grade our papers.
  3. She is in the third grade.
  4. The hill has a steep grade.
  5. The road has a slight grade.

Quotes

  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! - Marvin Phillips

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