Synonyms of degree

degree

noun

di-ˈgrē 

1

as in inch

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inch
• chapter
• stage
• point
• phase
• step
• place
• grade
• amount
• angle
• cut
• aspect
• side
• notch
• peg
• measure
• facet
• plane
• increment
• decrement

2

as in level

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

a Freemason of the 32nd degree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• level
• position
• ranking
• rank
• echelon
• place
• status
• standing
• situation
• footing
• stratum
• station
• reach(es)
• rung
• condition
• function
• capacity
• walk
• order
• estate
• rating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of degree

Hurricane Genevieve, fueled by Super El Niño conditions, was expected to strengthen the dome and push highs near 110 degrees in Bakersfield and Redding, while wildfire risk was expected to climb as humidity dropped into single digits. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Three days later, the high temperature in Eureka was 70 degrees, matching the record daily high recorded on July 25, 1984. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Temperatures climbed to nearly 104 degrees Wednesday in France's Gironde region, where the country's largest wildfire prompted the evacuation of roughly 220,000 residents and vacationers at its peak. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The city recorded its hottest-ever temperature of 111 degrees just two weeks ago. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Phrases Containing degree

• give (someone) the third degree
• give the third degree to
• to a degree