Definitions

grade

[greyd] / greɪd /

NOUN

rank, step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

category class classification condition degree level quality size standard

STRONG

brand caliber division echelon estate form gradation group grouping league mark notch order pigeonhole place position rung stage station tier

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization unemployment

NOUN

incline, slope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

level

STRONG

acclivity ascent bank cant climb declivity descent downgrade elevation embankment gradient height hill inclination lean leaning obliquity pitch plane ramp rise slant tangent tilt upgrade

WEAK

inclined plane

Antonyms

STRONG

decline lowness

VERB

evaluate, rank

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classify

STRONG

arrange assort brand class group order range rate sort value

Antonyms

STRONG

disorder disorganize disperse mix up scatter

Example Sentences

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In a March 2025 survey, 7 in 10 Democrats gave their party a grade of C or worse.

From The Wall Street Journal

I was in first grade when Mom and I moved to the Ranch.

From Literature

“Grade placement in this district is based solely on age. There will be some enrollment forms you’ll have to fill out, but all we’ll need is a copy of her birth certificate, her immunization records, and proof of residency. If you’re dealing with any issues regarding housing insecurity, we can help you with that, too.”

From Literature

The other was in first grade, tops.

From Literature

Coal met Theodore Guzman on the football field in second grade.

From Literature

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