rates Meaning & Definition
What Does Rates Mean?
As a noun, rates means plural of rate. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of rate. As a verb, it means To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
Rates at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹeɪts// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rank |
| Plural | only |
Rates Definition (Noun)
- plural of rate
Noun
- Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.
- Abbreviation of interest rates.
Nonetheless, it did not stop the Fed from cutting rates last Thursday.
Rates as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rate
Noun
- The worth of something; value.
- The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
- Speed.
The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
- The relative speed of change or progress.
The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.
- The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport.
- A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.
Postal rates here are low.
- A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
We pay an hourly rate of between $10 – $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
- Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates.
- A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.
This textbook is first-rate.
- Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.
- Order; arrangement.
- Ratification; approval.
- The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.
daily rate; hourly rate; etc.
Verb
- To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
She is rated fourth in the country.
- To evaluate or estimate the value of.
They rate his talents highly.
- To consider or regard.
He rated this book brilliant.
- To deserve; to be worth.
The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide.
- To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.
The transformer is rated at 10 watts.
- To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.
- To like; to think highly of.
The customers don't rate the new burgers.
- To have position (in a certain class).
He rates as the best cyclist in the country.
- To have value or standing.
This last performance of hers didn't rate very high with the judges.
- To ratify.
- To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.
Verb
- To berate, scold.
Noun
- (British, New Zealand, or Australian) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.
Synonyms of Rates
Rates synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rates
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Rates in a Sentence
Nonetheless, it did not stop the Fed from cutting rates last Thursday.
At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.
He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport.
Postal rates here are low.
We pay an hourly rate of between $10 – $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates.
This textbook is first-rate.
daily rate; hourly rate; etc.
She is rated fourth in the country.
They rate his talents highly.
He rated this book brilliant.
The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide.
The transformer is rated at 10 watts.
The customers don't rate the new burgers.
He rates as the best cyclist in the country.
This last performance of hers didn't rate very high with the judges.
Word Forms & Grammar
rates
rates pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Rates
How to Pronounce Rates
Rates is pronounced //ɹeɪts// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Rates
Is rates a noun or a verb?
Rates is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for rates?
You can replace rates with words such as rank. See the full list of rates synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rates?
The plural of rates is only.