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Degree

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈɡriː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈɡriː/"]/

Meaning of Degree

a unit for measuring temperature

In simple words: A level or amount of something, especially in education.

Degree in a sentence

• She earned her degree in biology from the university.
• The degree of difficulty in this exam is quite high.
• How many degrees are in a right angle?
• My brother has a master's degree in business administration.
• The temperature dropped to a degree below freezing last night.
• She was surprised by the degree of support from her friends.
• The degree of accuracy in his calculations was impressive.
• A degree in engineering usually leads to a good job.

How to use Degree

Use 'degree' when discussing levels of education or intensity. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts but avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

degree + of something

Memory hint

Think of a 'degree' in school; you earn it after a lot of study.

Related words

Collocations with Degree

• reach
• at… degrees
• degrees Celsius
• degrees centigrade
• degrees Fahrenheit
• rotate
• spin
• turn
• through… degrees
• considerable
• good
• great
• assess
• determine
• in… degrees
• of… degree
• to a… degree
• by degrees
• in equal degree
• a greater or lesser degree
• college
• university
• associate
• have
• hold
• do
• course
• programme/​program
• level
• degree in
• college
• university
• associate
• have
• hold
• do
• course
• programme/​program
• level
• degree in
• considerable
• good
• great
• assess
• determine
• in… degrees
• of… degree
• to a… degree
• by degrees
• in equal degree
• a greater or lesser degree

Synonyms for Degree

• level
• extent
• amount
• measurement
• stage

Opposites of Degree

• ignorance
• incompletion

Common mistakes with Degree

• Confused with 'temperature degree' — remember it often refers to education.
• Using 'degree' without a qualifier (like 'high degree') when it needs one.
• Mixing up singular 'degree' with plural 'degrees' in educational contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Degree

What does Degree mean?

A level or amount of something, especially in education.

What is the definition of Degree?

a unit for measuring temperature

How do you use Degree in a sentence?

She earned her degree in biology from the university.

Can you give another example of Degree?

The degree of difficulty in this exam is quite high.

What are synonyms for Degree?

Common alternatives include level, extent, amount, measurement, stage.

What is the opposite of Degree?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, incompletion.

What words go with Degree?

It commonly pairs with reach, at… degrees, degrees Celsius, degrees centigrade, degrees Fahrenheit, rotate, spin, turn, through… degrees, considerable, good, great, assess, determine, in… degrees, of… degree, to a… degree, by degrees, in equal degree, a greater or lesser degree, college, university, associate, have, hold, do, course, programme/​program, level, degree in, college, university, associate, have, hold, do, course, programme/​program, level, degree in, considerable, good, great, assess, determine, in… degrees, of… degree, to a… degree, by degrees, in equal degree, a greater or lesser degree.

What are common mistakes when using Degree?

Confused with 'temperature degree' — remember it often refers to education. Using 'degree' without a qualifier (like 'high degree') when it needs one. Mixing up singular 'degree' with plural 'degrees' in educational contexts.

How do you pronounce Degree?

US: /["/dɪˈɡriː/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈɡriː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Degree?

Use 'degree' when discussing levels of education or intensity. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts but avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Degree?

"Degree" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.