| Main Entry: | grade |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | rank, step |
Synonyms: |
brand, caliber, category, class, classification, condition, degree, division, echelon, estate, form, gradation, group, grouping, league, level, mark, notch, order, pigeonhole, place, position, quality, rung, size, stage, standard, station, tier |
| Main Entry: | grade |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | incline, slope |
Synonyms: |
acclivity, ascent, bank, cant, climb, declivity, descent, downgrade, elevation, embankment, gradient, height, hill, inclination, inclined plane, lean, leaning, level, obliquity, pitch, plane, ramp, rise, slant, tangent, tilt, upgrade |
| Main Entry: | grade |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | evaluate, rank |
Synonyms: |
arrange, assort, brand, class, classify, group, order, range, rate, sort, value |
| Main Entry: | adjust |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | bring into agreement or to a standard |
Synonyms: |
accord, allocate, arrange, clarify, conclude, conform, coordinate, doctor*, fiddle with, fine-tune, fix up, grade, methodize, modify, organize, reconcile, regulate, settle, sort, standardize, straighten, systematize, tally |
Antonyms: |
confuse, derange, unfit, unsuit |
| Main Entry: | advance |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | increase in amount, number, or position |
Synonyms: |
boost, break the bank, develop, elevate, enlarge, get fat, get rich, grade, grow, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot, improve, magnify, make a killing, make out, multiply, pan out, prefer, prosper, raise, strike gold, strike it rich, thrive, up, upgrade, uplift |
| Notes: | advance means 'steady progress' and stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end, while advancement suggests progression that is bigger, more, or beyond normal |
Antonyms: |
decrease, take back, withdraw |
| Main Entry: | ascent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | upward slope |
Synonyms: |
acclivity, grade, gradient, incline, ramp, rise |
Antonyms: |
decline, descent |
| Main Entry: | brand |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | type, kind |
Synonyms: |
cast, character, class, description, grade, make, quality, sort, species, variety |
| Main Entry: | caliber |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | size of ammunition |
Synonyms: |
bore, class, diameter, gauge, grade, length, measure, measurement, quality, striking power, weight |
| Main Entry: | cant |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | lean, slant |
Synonyms: |
angle, bevel, careen, grade, heel, incline, list, recline, rise, slope, tilt, tip |
| Main Entry: | caste |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | social class |
Synonyms: |
cultural level, degree, estate, grade, lineage, order, position, race, rank, social order, species, sphere, standing, station, status, stratum |