rated
6 synonyms for rated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
scored
How to use rated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rated for
highly rated
Frequently asked questions
What does “rated” mean?
The word “rated” means assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit. In plain terms, given an official rating, grade, or safe-operating limit.
How do you pronounce “rated”?
“Rated” is pronounced RAY-tihd (/ˈɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rated” in a sentence?
Here is “rated” used in a sentence: “The film is rated PG-13.”
What part of speech is “rated”?
“Rated” is an adjective.
Is “rated” a common word?
“Rated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'rated' and 'ranked'?
'Rated' means given a score, grade, or classification against a standard, such as a film 'rated PG' or a cable 'rated for 20 amps.' 'Ranked' means placed in order relative to others, as in 'ranked third,' so rating measures a level while ranking sets a position.
