Degrees

Pronunciation: /dɪɡˈriː/

Degrees (noun)

  1. A unit for measuring temperature, like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
  2. An academic title given by a college or university after completing a course of study.
  3. The level or amount of something, often used to show intensity or extent.

Examples

  • The water is heated to 100 degrees.
  • It was 30 degrees outside yesterday.

Common collocations: Celsius degree, Fahrenheit degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, degree program

Synonyms of Degrees

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Degrees

  • — when referring to order or rank
  • — when referring to structured progression