Words · Very common
rate
/ɹeɪt/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
- noun
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
- verb
assign a rank or rating to
how would you rank these students?
- verb
be worthy of or have a certain rating
This bond rates highly
- noun
the relative speed of progress or change
he lived at a fast pace