making the grade

The phrase “making the grade” has 4 syllables: mak-ing the grade

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ðə ɡreɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for making the grade?

In the thesaurus, “making the grade” has 38 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for making the grade

adequacy
appropriateness
arriving
capability
capacity
competency
cutting it
cutting the mustard
excelling
expertise
fitness
flourishing
getting ahead
getting somewhere
getting there
hacking it
hitting it big
know-how
making good
making it
makings
might
moxie
prevailing
proficiency
prospering
qualification
qualifiedness
savvy
skill
succeeding
suitability
the goods
the right stuff
thriving
triumphing
what it takes
winning

Antonyms for making the grade

failing
floundering
ignorance
impotence
inability
inadequacy
inappropriateness
incapability
incompetence
inefficience
ineptness
lack
struggling

Example Sentences

After months of hard work, she was finally making the grade in her studies.
Despite the challenges, he kept pushing forward, determined to keep making the grade.
The teacher praised her for making the grade on the final exam.
His constant effort paid off, and he was relieved to be making the grade in his new job.
Making the grade isn't just about grades, it’s about perseverance and improvement.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making the grade, such as: adequacy, appropriateness, arriving, capability, capacity, competency, cutting it.

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