first-rate

1 of 2

adjective

: of the first order of size, importance, or quality
first-rateness noun
first-rater noun

first-rate

2 of 2

adverb

: very well
is getting along first-rateMark Twain

Examples of first-rate in a Sentence

Adjective wanted a first-rate bike and not the cheap model she had been using
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Adjective
Buffets are a religion in Hong Kong and the Fullerton’s is first-rate; at breakfast, the praline mille-feuille finger pastry dipped in fig compote is exquisite. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024 Carney clearly brings a first-rate understanding of space and machinery to the task. Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The sushi is first-rate and the creative rolls include the Rainbow which manages to contains tuna, salmon, hamachi, shrimp and avocado. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023 The island is known for its outdoor experiences, including first-rate scuba diving at Jean Michel Cousteau Resort, kayaking Salt Lake in Vatudamu, and hiking to see Maroroya Falls. Adrienne Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for first-rate 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first-rate was in 1674

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“First-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-rate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

first-rate

adjective
ˈfərst-ˈrāt
: of the first order of size, importance, or quality
first-rate adverb

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