rate
gb/ɹˈeɪt/ us/ɹˈeɪt/
A2
English
~ 400
arány, gyakoriság, ütem, értékel, minősít, pontoz, díj, tarifa, ár, számít, közé tartozik
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the rate of [something]
The birth rate has been falling for several years.
A születési arány évek óta csökken.
At this rate, we will finish ahead of schedule.
Ha ilyen ütemben haladunk, a tervezettnél előbb végzünk.
The crime rate in the city dropped last year.
Interest rates have gone up again this month.
Learner examples
The bus comes at a high rate during rush hour.
Csúcsidőben sűrűn jár a busz.
The birth rate is low in this country.
Ebben az országban alacsony a születési arány.
The crime rate went down last year.
The growth rate is very fast.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rate' with 'ratio'. 'Rate' often involves time or speed, while 'ratio' compares two quantities directly without time reference.
Meaning
speed or frequency of something
Collocations
high rate
|low rate
|growth rate
|crime rate
|success rate
Synonyms
speed (Refers more to quickness of movement, not frequency in general.)
|
pace (Often used for the speed of activity or change.)
Antonyms
slowness (Opposite in terms of low speed or infrequency.)
Themes
measurement
|statistics
|daily life
|science
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How fast or often something happens.
The speed, frequency, or amount of something in relation to another quantity or period of time.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to rate [something/someone] [adjective/number]
I would rate this restaurant five stars.
Én öt csillagra értékelném ezt az éttermet.
Critics rated the film as one of the year's best.
A kritikusok a filmet az év egyik legjobb filmjének minősítették.
How would you rate your experience with our service?
Learner examples
I rate this book very high.
Nagyon magasra értékelem ezt a könyvet.
She rated the movie as good.
Jónak értékelte a filmet.
He rated the hotel five stars.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'rate' with 'rank'. 'Rate' is about judging quality or value, while 'rank' is about position in an order.
Meaning
judge quality or value
Collocations
rate highly
|rate poorly
|rate on a scale
|rate performance
Synonyms
evaluate (More formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
|
assess (Similar meaning; often implies a careful examination.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not giving any evaluation or attention.)
Themes
evaluation
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say how good, bad, or important something is.
To assess or judge the quality, value, or importance of someone or something.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
the rate for [service/product]
The hotel offers a special weekend rate.
A szálloda kedvezményes hétvégi árat kínál.
His hourly rate is higher than average.
Az óradíja az átlagosnál magasabb.
What's the current exchange rate for dollars to euros?
Learner examples
The hotel has a low room rate.
A szállodában alacsony a szobaár.
I pay a high hourly rate for my tutor.
Magas óradíjat fizetek a magántanáromnak.
The exchange rate is bad today.
Meaning
price per unit or time
Collocations
hourly rate
|interest rate
|exchange rate
|room rate
Synonyms
fee (A set payment for a specific service; not always per unit/time.)
|
charge (The general cost for something; not necessarily fixed per unit/time.)
Antonyms
free (No payment required.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The amount of money you pay for a service or product for a certain time or amount.
A fixed amount of money charged for a service, product, or work, often calculated per unit of time or quantity.
VERB
B2
4
számít
B1
She rates among the top tennis players in the world.
A világ legjobb teniszezői közé tartozik.
This school rates as one of the best in the country.
Ez az iskola az ország egyik legjobbjának számít.
The novel rates highly with literary critics.
Learner examples
She rates among the best singers.
A legjobb énekesek közé tartozik.
This park rates as my favorite place.
Számomra ez a park számít a kedvenc helynek.
The movie rates high with fans.
Meaning
have certain importance level
Collocations
rate among the best
|rate as excellent
Synonyms
rank (Focuses on position in an order; can be interchangeable in some contexts.)
Antonyms
fall short (Fail to reach a certain standard.)
Themes
evaluation
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be thought of as having a certain level of quality or importance compared to other things.
To be considered as having a particular level of importance, value, or quality compared to others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rate
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪt/
US/ɹˈeɪt/
Syllables & stress
rate (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (rate)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rate
- Plural: rates
Verb
- Base: rate
- 3rd Person Singular: rates
- Present Participle: rating
- Past: rated
Word family
Forms
Related words
rater
noun
Expressions
at this rate
1/ˈæt ðˈɪs ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
if things continue like now
If things keep going the same way they are now.
Examples
- At this rate, we'll be late for the meeting.
- You'll be broke by next month at this rate.
first-rate
1/fˈɚst ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
of the highest quality
Of the best quality possible.
Examples
- They stayed in a first-rate hotel.
- Her performance was first-rate.
make the rate
1/mˈeɪk ðə ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
achieve required standard
To do well enough to reach the needed level.
Examples
- He didn't make the rate for the national team.
- Only half the students made the rate to pass.
second-rate
1/sˈɛkənd ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
of less than top quality
Not the best quality, but still okay.
Examples
- The movie was entertaining but second-rate.
- He bought a second-rate guitar that broke quickly.