A1 noun Neutral #2,378 most common

grade

/ɡreɪd/

A mark or score given to a student's work to show how good it is. It also refers to a particular level or year in a school system.

Examples

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1

I got a good grade on my English test today.

I received a high mark on my English exam today.

2

The final grade will be based on your attendance and homework.

The total score will be decided by your presence and schoolwork.

3

What's your math grade looking like this semester?

How is your mathematics score this term?

Word Family

Noun
grade
Verb
grade
Adjective
graded
Related
grading
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Grade' as a 'Gate'—you need a good one to pass through to the next level of school.

Quick Quiz

She studied very hard to get a good ______ on her final exam.

Correct!

The correct answer is: grade

Examples

1

I got a good grade on my English test today.

everyday

I received a high mark on my English exam today.

2

The final grade will be based on your attendance and homework.

formal

The total score will be decided by your presence and schoolwork.

3

What's your math grade looking like this semester?

informal

How is your mathematics score this term?

4

Standardized tests are used to evaluate students at each grade level.

academic

Standard exams are used to check students at every school year.

5

The candidate graduated with a high grade point average.

business

The applicant finished school with a high average score.

Word Family

Noun
grade
Verb
grade
Adjective
graded
Related
grading

Common Collocations

get a grade to receive a mark
passing grade a score high enough to pass a class
high grade a very good score
grade level the year of school a student is in
final grade the last mark given at the end of a course

Common Phrases

make the grade

to be good enough to succeed

first grade

the first year of elementary school

above my grade

more difficult than my current level

Often Confused With

grade vs degree

A 'grade' is a score for one class, whereas a 'degree' is the qualification you get after years of university.

grade vs score

A 'score' is usually a number (like 90/100), while a 'grade' is often a letter (like A or B).

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Usage Notes

Use 'grade' when talking about marks on assignments or when identifying which year of school a child is in (e.g., 'He is in third grade').

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'note' instead of 'grade' because of influence from languages like Spanish or French.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Grade' as a 'Gate'—you need a good one to pass through to the next level of school.

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Word Origin

From the Latin word 'gradus', meaning 'a step' or 'a position'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun (e.g., 'I have three grades this week') Followed by 'of' (e.g., 'a grade of A') Used with 'in' (e.g., 'my grade in science')
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Cultural Context

In the United States, grades are typically letters (A, B, C, D, F), whereas in many European countries, they are numbers (1-10 or 1-20).

Quick Quiz

She studied very hard to get a good ______ on her final exam.

Correct!

The correct answer is: grade

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