adjective Uncommon

graded

GRAY-dihd

Graded (adjective) means having been leveled or smoothed, especially of land or a road surface. Example: “The construction crew worked on the graded lot all week.”

adjective

Having been leveled or smoothed, especially of land or a road surface.

"The construction crew worked on the graded lot all week."

Arranged in a series that steadily increases or decreases.

"The course uses a graded set of exercises, from easy to hard."

How to Use Graded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready leveled (for ground) or arranged step by step from easiest to hardest, or weakest to strongest.

Common pairings

graded exercises graded road graded difficulty

Word Forms

more graded comparative, most graded superlative

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Rhymes for graded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “graded” mean?

The word “graded” means having been leveled or smoothed, especially of land or a road surface. In plain terms, already leveled (for ground) or arranged step by step from easiest to hardest, or weakest to strongest.

How do you pronounce “graded”?

“Graded” is pronounced GRAY-dihd (/ˈɡɹeɪdɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “graded” in a sentence?

Here is “graded” used in a sentence: “The construction crew worked on the graded lot all week.”

What part of speech is “graded”?

“Graded” is an adjective.

Is “graded” a common word?

“Graded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “graded” have?

“Graded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having been leveled or smoothed, especially of land or a road surface.