RATE

RA ·TE 1 syllable

A1 · Beginner 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 4 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
  2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
  3. the relative speed of progress or change
  4. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure

💬 Examples

  • "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"
  • "the rate of change was faster than expected"
  • "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
  • "he lived at a fast pace"

🔗 Similar words

charge_per_unitpace
verb
  1. assign a rank or rating to
  2. be worthy of or have a certain rating
  3. estimate the value of

💬 Examples

  • "how would you rank these students?"
  • "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
  • "This bond rates highly"
  • "How would you rate his chances to become President?"

🔗 Similar words

rankrangeordergradeplacevalue
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