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rate
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- pronunciation:
- reIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a quantity calculated with regard to another measured quantity, as, for example, "miles per hour" or "beats per minute."
He drives the race car at a rate of over two hundred miles per hour.She is paid at a rate of fifteen dollars per hour. |
| definition 2: |
the speed or pace at which something is done.
You'd better work at a faster rate if you want to get it done on time.- synonyms:
- pace, speed
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| definition 3: |
the condition, grade, or quality of something.
The baseball team was first rate. |
| definition 4: |
price or cost.
The electric rate is high in this part of the country.- synonyms:
- cost, price
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| related words: |
charge, clip, cost, figure, grade, tariff, tempo, toll, velocity |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rates, rating, rated |
| definition 1: |
to regard.
He rated the book as excellent.- synonyms:
- regard
- similar words:
- consider, esteem, judge
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| definition 2: |
to put in a certain rank or order.
The judges rated the skaters.- synonyms:
- grade, rank
- similar words:
- order
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| related words: |
deserve, evaluate, score |
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