degree
gb/dɪɡɹˈi/ us/dɪɡɹˈi/
A2
Inglés
~ 800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
quantity
1
Unit for temperature or angles
A unit used to measure how hot something is or the size of an angle.
Patrón de uso:
[number] degrees
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'degree' with 'percent' when talking about temperature or angles.
Sinónimos
unit (A general term for a standard quantity used in measurement.)
Colocaciones
degrees Celsius
|degrees Fahrenheit
|90 degrees
|high degree
Temas
science
|math
|daily life
Ejemplos
- The water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
- Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the left.
- It was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is 20 degrees today.
- The angle is 45 degrees.
- Water boils at 100 degrees.
Sustantivo
B1
quantity
2
Level or extent of something
How much or how strongly something happens or exists.
Patrón de uso:
to some degree
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'degree' instead of simpler words like 'level' in casual speech.
Sinónimos
extent (Focuses on range or scope rather than measurement.)
Antónimos
absence (Refers to the complete lack of something.)
Colocaciones
to some degree
|a high degree of
|varying degrees
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I agree to some degree.
- She has a high degree of talent.
- This work needs a certain degree of care.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
Academic qualification from a university
A qualification you get from a university after you finish studying there.
Patrón de uso:
earn/get/hold a degree in [subject]
Error frecuente:
Sometimes confused with 'diploma', which can refer to lower-level qualifications.
Sinónimos
qualification (A broader term that includes non-academic certifications.)
Colocaciones
bachelor's degree
|master's degree
|degree in engineering
Temas
education
Ejemplos
- She earned her degree in biology last year.
- He holds a master's degree from Oxford.
- Many jobs require a college degree.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have a degree in history.
- She got her degree last year.
- He wants to get a degree in law.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
degree
AFI
GB/dɪɡɹˈi/
US/dɪɡɹˈi/
Sílabas y acento
de - gree (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gree)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: degree
- Plural: degrees
Familia de palabras
Forms
degrees
noun
Core family
graduate
noun B1
graduation
noun B1
Advanced or less common
undergraduate
noun B1
postgraduate
noun B2
Expresiones
by degrees
1/bˈaɪ dɪɡɹˈiz/
fixed phrase
Gradually, little by little
Happening slowly over time.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- To some degree, I think you're right.
- The new policy will help, to some degree.