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- pronunciation:
- dih
gri
- phrases:
- by degrees, to a degree
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a stage or step in a course of action.
I am learning to play the guitar by degrees.- synonyms:
- level, phase, stage, step
- similar words:
- notch, scale
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| definition 2: |
measure or amount.
Skiing takes a high degree of skill.- synonyms:
- extent, scale
- similar words:
- amount, breadth, gauge, level, magnitude, measure, pitch, quality, quantity, size, volume
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| definition 3: |
a unit for measuring temperature.
The temperature today is 82 degrees.- synonyms:
- grade
- similar words:
- notch, point, scale, standard, value
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| definition 4: |
a title given by a university or college to a student who has completed a program of study.
He has degrees in business and law.- similar words:
- diploma
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| related words: |
deal, denomination |
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| phrase: |
by degrees, to a degree |
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