degree

any of the three steps on the scale of comparison of gradable adjectives and adverbs, namely positive, comparative, and superlative.

The grammar teacher explained that "fast" is in the positive degree, "faster" is in the comparative degree, and "fastest" is in the superlative degree.

by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

degree

a position in a musical scale, counting upward from the tonic or fundamental note.

"the lowered third degree of the scale"

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degree

a thing placed like a step in a series; a tier or row.

The rose garden was a riot of color, with blooms cascading down in vibrant degrees from the highest tiers to the ones closest to the path.

by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

degree

social or official rank.

"persons of unequal degree"

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degree

the class into which an equation falls according to the highest power of unknowns or variables present.

"an equation of the second degree"

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not half

not at all; in no way.

"the players are not half bad"

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Play

Be helpful.

He needs financial support, but the bank will not play.

by Arminkshipper June 22, 2024