grades
word · lemma: grade
Definition
Numbers or letters that show how well a student did in schoolwork, tests, or a course. It can also mean levels of quality or rank in some contexts, but the school meaning is the most common here.
Usage & Nuances
In school contexts, 'grades' usually means marks or results, often in plural: 'good grades', 'final grades'. In American English, 'grade' can also mean a school year ('third grade'), which is a different meaning. Common collocations: 'get grades', 'improve grades', 'check grades', 'low/high grades'.
Example Sentences
She gets good grades in math.
basic
My grades went up this year.
basic
The teacher posted our final grades online.
basic
I need to bring my grades up before the semester ends.
natural
His parents care a lot about grades.
natural
I was stressed out waiting for my grades to come out.
natural