rate — a measure, quantity, or frequency measured against another quantity or measure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a measure, quantity, or frequency measured against another quantity or measure
Pronunciation (IPA): /reɪt/
Korean meaning: 비율, 요금, 속도
Korean pronunciation: 레이트 (강세: 레이트)
Example Sentences
- My mom rates my cooking skills as 'barely edible'.
- The current inflation rate is causing concern among economists.
- At this rate, I'll graduate when I'm 40 years old!
rate
NOUN//reɪt//
a measure, quantity, or frequency measured against another quantity or measure
Comparing different rates and prices
Your choice rate opens fate's gate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'rate' and Old Italian 'rata', derived from Latin 'rata' (fem. of 'ratus'), the past participle of 'reor' meaning 'to reckon' or 'to calculate'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom rates my cooking skills as 'barely edible'.”
“The current inflation rate is causing concern among economists.”
“At this rate, I'll graduate when I'm 40 years old!”
“The hotel rates are higher during peak season.”
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