grade
gb/ɡɹˈeɪd/ us/ɡɹˈeɪd/
A2
English
~ 3000
jegy, osztályzat, osztály, évfolyam, osztályoz, javít, minőségi osztály, minőség, lejtés, meredekség
NOUN
A2
1
jegy
A1
osztályzat
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] gets [a grade] in [a subject]
She was happy to receive an A grade in mathematics.
Örült, hogy matematikából A-t kapott.
Your final grade will depend on your exam and project.
A végső jegyed a vizsgádtól és a projektmunkádtól függ majd.
He needs a passing grade to graduate.
The teacher gave the essay a low grade.
Students with high grades may get scholarships.
Learner examples
I got a good grade in English.
Jó jegyet kaptam angolból.
Her grade is very high.
Nagyon jó az osztályzata.
He has a low grade in science.
We need to see our grades.
This test will help your final grade.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'grade' (overall mark) with 'score' (points on a single test).
Meaning
score given for school work
Collocations
get a grade
|final grade
|passing grade
|improve a grade
|average grade
Synonyms
mark (Common in British English; same general meaning.)
|
score (Often used for tests or games, but can also mean academic results.)
Antonyms
fail (Indicates not achieving a passing grade.)
Themes
education
|school
|assessment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A mark or letter that shows how well you did in school work.
A letter, number, or other mark showing the quality of a student's work.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
in [a grade]
My son is in the third grade.
A fiam harmadik osztályba jár.
She teaches fifth-grade students.
Ötödik osztályos diákokat tanít.
We met in ninth grade.
Kindergarten is before first grade.
Grade levels vary between countries.
Learner examples
I am in the second grade.
Második osztályba járok.
He is in the fifth grade.
Ötödik osztályba jár.
She teaches first grade.
We are in the same grade.
They moved to a higher grade.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'grade' as school level with 'grade' as academic score.
Meaning
level in school system
Collocations
first grade
|grade level
|elementary grade
|middle grade
Synonyms
year (Used mainly in British English for school levels.)
Themes
education
|school
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A level in school, usually called by a number or name.
A year or stage in an education system, often numbered from the start of formal schooling.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to grade [something]
The teacher spent the weekend grading essays.
A tanár az egész hétvégét esszék javításával és osztályozásával töltötte.
I need more time to grade these tests.
Több időre van szükségem, hogy kijavítsam és osztályozzam ezeket a dolgozatokat.
Professors often grade assignments online now.
She graded each paper carefully.
He grades fairly and quickly.
Learner examples
The teacher will grade my test.
A tanár ki fogja javítani a dolgozatomat.
She is grading the homework now.
Éppen a házi feladatokat javítja.
He graded our projects yesterday.
Please grade my report.
They will grade the exam tomorrow.
Meaning
to mark academic work
Collocations
grade papers
|grade exams
|grade assignments
Synonyms
mark (Common in British English; same meaning when assessing work.)
|
evaluate (More formal; can apply beyond academic context.)
Themes
education
|school
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To look at school work and give it a mark or letter.
To evaluate and assign a score or mark to work, especially academic assignments or exams.
NOUN
B2
4
minőség
A2
This restaurant serves only top-grade beef.
Ez az étterem csak csúcsminőségű marhahúst kínál.
The company uses industrial-grade equipment.
A vállalat ipari minőségű berendezéseket használ.
Choose a higher-grade paint for durability.
Food-grade containers are safe for storage.
The diamonds were sorted by grade.
Learner examples
This is high-grade steel.
Ez kiváló minőségű acél.
We sell food-grade bottles.
Élelmiszeripari minőségű palackokat árulunk.
He bought low-grade coal.
The shop has top-grade coffee.
This cloth is good grade.
Meaning
quality level of product/material
Collocations
high-grade material
|food grade
|industrial grade
Synonyms
quality level (General term for how good something is.)
|
standard (Refers to an accepted level of quality.)
Antonyms
inferior quality (Describes something of lower standard or quality)
Themes
business
|manufacturing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A level that shows how good something is compared to others of the same type.
A classification based on quality, size, or other standard, especially for products, materials, or services.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
lejtés
B2
meredekség
B2
The truck slowed down on the steep grade.
A teherautó lelassított a meredek emelkedőn.
This road has a five percent grade.
Ennek az útnak öt százalékos a lejtése.
Cyclists struggled up the long uphill grade.
The railway was built with a gentle grade.
Beware of the downhill grade ahead.
Learner examples
The hill has a steep grade.
A dombnak meredek a lejtése.
This road has a small grade.
Ennek az útnak enyhe a lejtése.
We go up the grade slowly.
The train climbs the grade easily.
I walk down the grade.
Meaning
slope of road or surface
Collocations
steep grade
|downhill grade
|uphill grade
Synonyms
slope (General term for an inclined surface.)
|
incline (Similar meaning; often used for physical geography.)
Antonyms
flatness (Lack of slope or incline)
Themes
transportation
|construction
|space
Definition
How steep a road or surface is.
The degree of inclination or slope of a surface, especially in roads, railways, or construction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
grade
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪd/
US/ɡɹˈeɪd/
Syllables & stress
grade (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (grade)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: grade
- Plural: grades
Verb
- Base: grade
- 3rd Person Singular: grades
- Present Participle: grading
- Past: graded
Word family
Expressions
make the grade
1/mˈeɪk ðə ɡɹˈeɪd/
idiom
reach required standard
To be good enough to succeed at something.
Examples
- She worked hard but didn't quite make the grade as a professional singer.
- Only those who make the grade will join the team.
pass with flying colors
1/pˈæs wˈɪθ flˈaɪɪŋ kˈʌlɚz/
idiom
succeed very well at something
To succeed at something very well and easily, especially a test or exam.
Examples
- She passed her driving test with flying colors.
- He passed the final exam with flying colors and got the highest score in class.
repeat a grade
1/ɹɪpˈit ə ɡɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
retake a school year level
To do the same school year again because you did not pass it before.
Examples
- He had to repeat a grade after failing math and English.
- Students who miss too many classes may have to repeat a grade.