Grade Definition
grade
noun
- a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"
- a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"
- the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; "the road had a steep grade"
- one-hundredth of a right angle
- a degree of ablaut
- a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"
- the height of the ground on which something stands; "the base of the tower was below grade"
- a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
- a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
verb
- assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
- level to the right gradient
- assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"
- determine the grade of or assign a grade to
"Grade" in song lyrics
See how grade is used in real songs:
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"And your teeth'll grind cuz you rhyme first grade"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister -
"Although I never ever made it past the twelve grade"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Oh God -
"New students comin' in and I'mma still be in the same grade"
Anybody Killa — Laugh at You
Words that rhyme with grade
Usage tips for "grade"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grade" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grade to find words that pair well.