Word
grader
Phoneticsgrad·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹeɪdɝ/
UK/ɡɹˈeɪdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a student in a specific year of school. You use this to describe someone's level, like a 'fifth grader' or a 'tenth grader'.
n. a student in a specified year of primary or secondary education. Often modified by an ordinal number to indicate the specific level of schooling.
Examples
“My younger brother is a fourth grader this year.”
“The teacher noticed that the third grader was already reading books meant for much older students.”
“While the curriculum is designed for the average seventh grader, advanced learners are often given supplemental materials to ensure they remain engaged throughout the semester.”
Examples
simple
“My younger brother is a fourth grader this year.”
contextual
“The teacher noticed that the third grader was already reading books meant for much older students.”
complex
“While the curriculum is designed for the average seventh grader, advanced learners are often given supplemental materials to ensure they remain engaged throughout the semester.”
Usage
Commonly used in North American English; typically preceded by an ordinal number or a number word.
Etymology
From grade + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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