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first-rate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'first-rate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . First-rate [ a.]
- Of the highest excellence; preeminent in quality, size, or estimation.
2 . First-rate [ n.]
- A war vessel of the highest grade or the most powerful class.

Meaning of 'first-rate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . first-rate [ r]
Meaning (1):
- quite well
Example in sentence:
  • she doesn't feel first-rate today
2 . first-rate [ s]
Meaning (2):
- of the highest quality
Example in sentence:
  • a crack shot;
  • a first-rate golfer;
  • a super party;
  • an ace reporter;
  • an athlete in tiptop condition;
  • played top-notch tennis;
  • she is absolutely tops

Nearby Words:

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