What is another word for grades?

Common synonyms for grades include degree, grade, tier, rate, level.

What is the opposite of grades?

Antonyms of grades include failures, inferiority, shortcomings, weaknesses, deficiencies.

Synonyms for

Grades

Noun / greɪdz / Another word for grades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grades are marks or scores given to students based on their performance in school.

Synonyms & similar words

degree grade tier rate level rank range mark place grad class form gradation course groundlevel order score marks scores ratings evaluations assessments appraisals rankings levels points percentages degrees steps notches positions statuses standings classes divisions categories

Synonyms by register

Formal

marks scores levels standards

Informal

marks results points rankings

Literary

degrees calibers qualities

Antonyms

failures inferiority shortcomings weaknesses deficiencies

Common collocations

good grades
bad grades
high grades
low grades
get good grades
improve grades
final grades
report card grades

Word family

noun grade

verb grade

adjective gradable

adverb gradely

Usage note

In American English, 'grades' often refers to the marks given in school. In British English, 'marks' is more common for this meaning, while 'grades' can refer to quality or rank.

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