Synonyms of grade

grade 1 of 3

noun

ˈgrād 

1

as in inch

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

just one grade removed from completion

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in rate

degree of excellence

only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rate
• quality
• class
• caliber
• standard
• stature
• rank
• status
• position
• criterion
• standing
• hallmark
• footing
• place
• measure
• mark
• par
• benchmark
• yardstick
• touchstone

3

as in type

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• category
• kind
• tier
• classification
• class
• group
• sort
• family
• bracket
• species
• generation
• rubric
• section
• genus
• variety
• league
• division
• set
• rank(s)
• order
• breed
• description
• kidney
• subdivision
• subgroup
• specialty
• race
• subspecies
• manner
• branch
• nature
• subclass
• feather
• speciality
• label
• heading
• ilk
• title
• like

4

as in standard

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared

that painting just doesn't make the grade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standard
• criterion
• benchmark
• metric
• measure
• par
• gold standard
• example
• yardstick
• barometer
• bar
• mark
• average
• rule
• instance
• touchstone
• norm
• case
• pinnacle
• summit
• peak
• apex
• meridian
• zenith
• acme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviation
• abnormality
• aberration

5

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

the hill rises at a seven percent grade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• inclination
• incline
• gradient
• pitch
• diagonal
• climb
• ascent
• rake
• lean
• slant
• upgrade
• bank
• cant
• rise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• decline
• dip
• descent
• declination
• downgrade
• hanging
• declension
• declivity
• hang
• receding

grade

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type

grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rank
• classify
• class
• type
• group
• distinguish
• relegate
• place
• sort
• distribute
• separate
• categorize
• list
• file
• range
• peg
• identify
• digest
• organize
• recognize
• compartmentalize
• codify
• break down
• compartment
• order
• catalog
• index
• assort
• refer
• array
• draw up
• dispose
• cull
• alphabetize
• systematize
• shelve
• reclassify
• marshal
• cluster
• sieve
• sift
• clump
• screen
• pigeonhole
• winnow
• set
• colligate
• regroup
• subcategorize
• recategorize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lump
• mix (up)
• scramble
• confuse
• jumble
• disarrange
• misclassify
• mistype
• missort

2

as in to be

to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes

believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rank
• be
• place
• rate
• stand
• class
• seed
• count
• classify
• group
• categorize
• sort
• install
• separate
• codify
• compartmentalize
• set
• instate

grade

3 of 3

adjective

as in hybrid

Related Words

• hybrid
• mixed
• cross
• crossbred
• trihybrid
• mongrel
• half-bred
• dihybrid
• crossed
• hybridized
• outcrossed
• cold-blooded
• interbred

Dissimilar Words

• thoroughbred
• blooded
• purebred
• full-blood
• full-blooded
• pedigreed
• inbred
• straightbred
• linebred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grade

Noun

This electric vehicle, built by Toyota, boasts 338 horsepower from dual motors, offering wicked fast highway performance and effortlessly tackling steep grades. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Despite all the obligations, Moody’s said hyperscalers still have some of the most robust balance sheets in the corporate world, and their investment-grade ratings are not facing imminent risk. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Verb

Smith has 41 consecutive starts at left tackle and is the only returning FBS tackle who graded in Pro Football Focus’ top 10 in pass blocking and run blocking. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 July 2026

And although Caballero, in terms of DRS, and Volpe, according to OAA, have graded out well defensively this season, Lombard is already thought of as the best defensive shortstop in the Yankees’ organization. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Phrases Containing grade

• make the grade