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Grades (noun) means plural of grade — marks earned on schoolwork, or the school years before high school (US usage). Example: “My cousin is in the sixth and seventh grades at a school near Boston.”
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Plural of grade — marks earned on schoolwork, or the school years before high school (US usage).
"My cousin is in the sixth and seventh grades at a school near Boston."
"His grades were mostly As and Bs this semester."
"She teaches at an elementary school covering the early grades."
How to use grades
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScores on schoolwork, or the collection of school years in primary education.
Common pairings
good grades
report card grades
the early grades
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What does “grades” mean?
The word “grades” means plural of grade — marks earned on schoolwork, or the school years before high school (US usage). In plain terms, scores on schoolwork, or the collection of school years in primary education.
How do you pronounce “grades”?
“Grades” is pronounced graydz (/ɡɹeɪdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “grades” in a sentence?
Here is “grades” used in a sentence: “His grades were mostly As and Bs this semester.”
What part of speech is “grades”?
“Grades” is a noun.
Is “grades” a common word?
“Grades” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "grades" and "marks"?
In American English, "grades" are the results earned on schoolwork, often shown as letters like A or B. In British English these are usually called "marks," though "grades" is also used for overall levels of achievement in exams.
What do "grades" mean in the US school system?
In the United States, "grades" also refers to the numbered school years before high school, such as first grade or fifth grade. So a child "in third grade" is in their third year of primary schooling.
What is the difference between "grades" and "scores"?
A "score" is the raw number of points or correct answers on a single test, while a "grade" is the overall mark or letter that judges performance, often based on those scores. You might get a score of 45 out of 50 and receive a grade of A.
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