high grade — of superior quality, excellent, or top-tier
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of superior quality, excellent, or top-tier
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪ ɡreɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom only buys high grade chocolate, even though it costs more than my allowance.
- The company uses high grade components to ensure product reliability.
- He thinks his high grade coffee makes him a connoisseur, but he still adds sugar.
high grade
ADJECTIVE[/haɪ ɡreɪd/]
of superior quality, excellent, or top-tier
of superior quality, excellent, or top-tier
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
High derives from Old English 'heah', meaning elevated or lofty in position. Grade comes from Latin 'gradus', meaning step or stage, which evolved to denote rank or level. Together, 'high grade' developed to mean superior quality or elevated rank.
Breakdown
high (Old English 'heah': elevated) + grade (Latin 'gradus': step, stage, rank). The compound expresses a level or classification that is superior or of excellent quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom only buys high grade chocolate, even though it costs more than my allowance.”
“The company uses high grade components to ensure product reliability.”
“He thinks his high grade coffee makes him a connoisseur, but he still adds sugar.”
“This mine produces high grade ore that is exported worldwide.”
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