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Rate

🇬🇧 UK /["/reɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/reɪt/"]/

Meaning of Rate

a measurement of the speed at which something happens

In simple words: How much something is valued or measured.

Rate in a sentence

• The teacher gave each student a rate based on their performance in class.
• Can you tell me the rate of exchange for euros to dollars?
• She received a high rate of interest on her savings account.
• The movie received a low rate, disappointing its producers.
• The company's customer service receives a high rate from its users.

How to use Rate

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for discussing evaluations, scores, and comparisons. Avoid using it in contexts that require more emotional nuance.

Grammar pattern

rate + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'rate' like a price tag — it shows what something is worth.

Related words

Collocations with Rate

• constant
• expected
• regular
• accelerate
• improve
• increase
• be up
• go up
• shoot up
• at a/​the rate
• rate of
• rate per
• constant
• expected
• regular
• accelerate
• improve
• increase
• be up
• go up
• shoot up
• at a/​the rate
• rate of
• rate per
• cheap
• competitive
• low
• determine
• fix
• peg
• climb
• go up
• increase
• at a/​the rate
• rate for
• rate of
• a drop in rates
• a rise in rates
• a rate of return
• cheap
• competitive
• low
• determine
• fix
• peg
• climb
• go up
• increase
• at a/​the rate
• rate for
• rate of
• a drop in rates
• a rise in rates
• a rate of return

Synonyms for Rate

• evaluate
• assess
• score
• grade
• value

Opposites of Rate

• disrate
• devalue

Common mistakes with Rate

• Confused with 'rate' vs 'rate of' - 'rate of' implies a measurement over time.
• Using 'rated' when 'rate' is required - 'I rate this movie' not 'I rated this movie for now.'
• Mixing up with 'ratio' - 'rate' refers to the value assessment.

Frequently asked questions about Rate

What does Rate mean?

How much something is valued or measured.

What is the definition of Rate?

a measurement of the speed at which something happens

How do you use Rate in a sentence?

The teacher gave each student a rate based on their performance in class.

Can you give another example of Rate?

Can you tell me the rate of exchange for euros to dollars?

What are synonyms for Rate?

Common alternatives include evaluate, assess, score, grade, value.

What is the opposite of Rate?

Opposite meanings include disrate, devalue.

What words go with Rate?

It commonly pairs with constant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, constant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of return, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of return.

What are common mistakes when using Rate?

Confused with 'rate' vs 'rate of' - 'rate of' implies a measurement over time. Using 'rated' when 'rate' is required - 'I rate this movie' not 'I rated this movie for now.' Mixing up with 'ratio' - 'rate' refers to the value assessment.

How do you pronounce Rate?

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

When should I use Rate?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for discussing evaluations, scores, and comparisons. Avoid using it in contexts that require more emotional nuance.

What CEFR level is Rate?

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