make the grade

The phrase “make the grade” has 3 syllables: make the grade.

It's pronounced as /meɪk ðə ɡreɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for make the grade?

In the thesaurus, “make the grade” has 10 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make the grade along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for make the grade

  • arrive
  • cut it
  • flourish
  • get ahead
  • get somewhere
  • get there
  • make good
  • make it
  • succeed
  • thrive

Antonyms for make the grade

Meanings of make the grade

  • verb
    1. To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.

Example Sentences

  • After weeks of studying, she was relieved to find out that she did make the grade in her final exam.
  • Only the most talented musicians make the grade to perform at the prestigious festival.
  • His dedication and hard work ensured that he would make the grade in the highly competitive program.
  • The team’s outstanding performance in the last match helped them make the grade for the playoffs.
  • It’s not enough to just try, you must put in the effort if you want to make the grade in this industry.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make the grade, such as: arrive, cut it, fail, flourish, get ahead, get somewhere, get there.

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Related Words

make good

make good on

make it


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