makes the grade

The phrase “makes the grade” has 3 syllables: makes the grade

It's pronounced as /meɪks ðə ɡreɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for makes the grade?

In the thesaurus, “makes the grade” has 18 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for makes the grade

arrives
cuts it
cuts the mustard
excels
flourishes
gets ahead
gets somewhere
gets there
hacks it
hits it big
makes good
makes it
prevails
prospers
succeeds
thrives
triumphs
wins

Antonyms for makes the grade

fails
flounders
struggles

Example Sentences

After months of hard work, she finally makes the grade and gets accepted into her dream school.
Not every applicant makes the grade for this highly competitive job position.
His performance in the final exam makes the grade, allowing him to pass the course.
Only the top 10% of athletes makes the grade to compete in the national tournament.
The restaurant makes the grade in terms of quality, earning a five-star review from critics.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makes the grade, such as: arrives, cuts it, cuts the mustard, excels, fails, flounders, flourishes.

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