degree
gb/dɪɡɹˈi/ us/dɪɡɹˈi/
A2
Inglês
~ 800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
quantity
1
Unit for temperature or angles
A unit used to measure how hot something is or the size of an angle.
Padrão de uso:
[number] degrees
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'degree' with 'percent' when talking about temperature or angles.
Sinónimos
unit (A general term for a standard quantity used in measurement.)
Colocações
degrees Celsius
|degrees Fahrenheit
|90 degrees
|high degree
Temas
science
|math
|daily life
Exemplos
- The water temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
- Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the left.
- It was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- It is 20 degrees today.
- The angle is 45 degrees.
- Water boils at 100 degrees.
Nome
B1
quantity
2
Level or extent of something
How much or how strongly something happens or exists.
Padrão de uso:
to some degree
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
to some degree
|a high degree of
|varying degrees
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I agree to some degree.
- She has a high degree of talent.
- This work needs a certain degree of care.
Nome
B1
entity
3
Academic qualification from a university
A qualification you get from a university after you finish studying there.
Padrão de uso:
earn/get/hold a degree in [subject]
Erro comum:
Sometimes confused with 'diploma', which can refer to lower-level qualifications.
Sinónimos
qualification (A broader term that includes non-academic certifications.)
Colocações
bachelor's degree
|master's degree
|degree in engineering
Temas
education
Exemplos
- She earned her degree in biology last year.
- He holds a master's degree from Oxford.
- Many jobs require a college degree.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have a degree in history.
- She got her degree last year.
- He wants to get a degree in law.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
degree
IPA
GB/dɪɡɹˈi/
US/dɪɡɹˈi/
Sílabas e acento
de - gree (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gree)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: degree
- Plural: degrees
Família de palavras
Forms
degrees
noun
Core family
graduate
noun B1
graduation
noun B1
Advanced or less common
undergraduate
noun B1
postgraduate
noun B2
Expressões
by degrees
1/bˈaɪ dɪɡɹˈiz/
fixed phrase
Gradually, little by little
Happening slowly over time.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- To some degree, I think you're right.
- The new policy will help, to some degree.