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Grade

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

Meaning of Grade

a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work

In simple words: A mark or score you get on school work.

Grade in a sentence

• She received a high grade on her math test.
• The students are excited to see their final grades posted online.
• He plans to grade the papers over the weekend.
• In this school, grade levels range from kindergarten to 12th grade.
• The grade of the soil affects what plants can grow in it.
• You can use the grade of the road to determine how steep it is.
• He felt proud of his grade in science, as he had worked very hard.
• The park is on a slight grade, making it a beautiful spot to walk.

How to use Grade

Used commonly in educational contexts to refer to scores or levels of quality. In formal writing, 'grade' may refer to classifications, while in informal contexts, it can indicate quality (e.g., 'This is a grade A product').

Grammar pattern

grade + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'grade' being like a letter in a school report—A, B, C!

Related words

Collocations with Grade

• final
• A
• B
• achieve
• attain
• earn
• grade point average
• sixth
• third
• etc.
• enter
• start
• complete
• level
• school
• in… grade
• high
• top
• low
• high
• senior
• junior
• at a/​the… grade
• on a/​the… grade

Synonyms for Grade

• score
• mark
• rating
• evaluation
• assessment

Opposites of Grade

• fail
• underperform

Common mistakes with Grade

• Confused with 'great' — they sound similar but mean different things.
• Using 'grade' as a verb without clarifying the object — e.g., 'I will grade.' is incomplete.
• Omitting the article; say 'a grade' instead of just 'grade' when necessary.

Frequently asked questions about Grade

What does Grade mean?

A mark or score you get on school work.

What is the definition of Grade?

a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work

How do you use Grade in a sentence?

She received a high grade on her math test.

Can you give another example of Grade?

The students are excited to see their final grades posted online.

What are synonyms for Grade?

Common alternatives include score, mark, rating, evaluation, assessment.

What is the opposite of Grade?

Opposite meanings include fail, underperform.

What words go with Grade?

It commonly pairs with final, A, B, achieve, attain, earn, grade point average, sixth, third, etc., enter, start, complete, level, school, in… grade, high, top, low, high, senior, junior, at a/​the… grade, on a/​the… grade.

What are common mistakes when using Grade?

Confused with 'great' — they sound similar but mean different things. Using 'grade' as a verb without clarifying the object — e.g., 'I will grade.' is incomplete. Omitting the article; say 'a grade' instead of just 'grade' when necessary.

How do you pronounce Grade?

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

When should I use Grade?

Used commonly in educational contexts to refer to scores or levels of quality. In formal writing, 'grade' may refer to classifications, while in informal contexts, it can indicate quality (e.g., 'This is a grade A product').

What CEFR level is Grade?

"Grade" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.