Definition of grades

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • grades is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • grades is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • grades is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of grades


  • assign a rank or rating to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. order
    2. place
    3. range
    4. rank
    5. rate
  • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation (verb)

    Examples

    1. grade tests

    Synonyms

    1. mark
    2. score
  • the height of the ground on which something stands (noun)

    Examples

    1. the base of the tower was below grade

    Synonyms

    1. ground level
  • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) (noun)

    Examples

    1. grade A milk

    Synonyms

    1. mark
    2. score
  • a degree of ablaut (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gradation
  • a body of students who are taught together (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. class
    2. course
    3. form
  • one-hundredth of a right angle (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. grad
  • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group (noun)

    Examples

    1. lumber of the highest grade

    Synonyms

    1. level
    2. tier
  • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality (noun)

    Examples

    1. a moderate grade of intelligence

    Synonyms

    1. degree
    2. level
  • a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed (noun)
  • determine the grade of or assign a grade to (verb)
  • level to the right gradient (verb)
  • the gradient of a slope or road or other surface (noun)

    Examples

    1. the road had a steep grade

See definition of grades in Merriam Webster