degree
gb/dɪɡɹˈi/ us/dɪɡɹˈi/
A2
Angličtina
~ 800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
quantity
1
Unit for temperature or angles
A unit used to measure how hot something is or the size of an angle.
Vzorec užití:
[number] degrees
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'degree' with 'percent' when talking about temperature or angles.
Synonyma
unit (A general term for a standard quantity used in measurement.)
Kolokace
degrees Celsius
|degrees Fahrenheit
|90 degrees
|high degree
Témata
science
|math
|daily life
Příklady
- The water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
- Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the left.
- It was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday.
Učební příklady
- It is 20 degrees today.
- The angle is 45 degrees.
- Water boils at 100 degrees.
Podstatné jméno
B1
quantity
2
Level or extent of something
How much or how strongly something happens or exists.
Vzorec užití:
to some degree
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'degree' instead of simpler words like 'level' in casual speech.
Synonyma
extent (Focuses on range or scope rather than measurement.)
Antonyma
absence (Refers to the complete lack of something.)
Kolokace
to some degree
|a high degree of
|varying degrees
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- There is a high degree of risk in this plan.
- To some degree, I agree with you.
- The job requires a certain degree of skill.
Učební příklady
- I agree to some degree.
- She has a high degree of talent.
- This work needs a certain degree of care.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
Academic qualification from a university
A qualification you get from a university after you finish studying there.
Vzorec užití:
earn/get/hold a degree in [subject]
Častá chyba:
Sometimes confused with 'diploma', which can refer to lower-level qualifications.
Synonyma
qualification (A broader term that includes non-academic certifications.)
Kolokace
bachelor's degree
|master's degree
|degree in engineering
Témata
education
Příklady
- She earned her degree in biology last year.
- He holds a master's degree from Oxford.
- Many jobs require a college degree.
Učební příklady
- I have a degree in history.
- She got her degree last year.
- He wants to get a degree in law.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
degree
IPA
GB/dɪɡɹˈi/
US/dɪɡɹˈi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
de - gree (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gree)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: degree
- Plural: degrees
Příbuzná slova
Forms
degrees
noun
Core family
graduate
noun B1
graduation
noun B1
Advanced or less common
undergraduate
noun B1
postgraduate
noun B2
Výrazy
by degrees
1/bˈaɪ dɪɡɹˈiz/
fixed phrase
Gradually, little by little
Happening slowly over time.
Příklady
- By degrees, she regained her confidence.
- The weather warmed up by degrees.
to a high degree
1/tə ə hˈaɪ dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
To a great extent
Very much; greatly.
Příklady
- She is talented to a high degree.
- The plan was successful to a high degree.
to some degree
1/tə sˈʌm dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Partly or somewhat true
Used to say that something is partly true or happens partly.
Příklady
- To some degree, I think you're right.
- The new policy will help, to some degree.