rate
Translation
rate, speed, price, level
Examples
The crime rate is falling.
The crime rate is falling.
What is the hourly rate for this job?
What is the hourly rate for this job?
He works at a slow rate.
He works at a slow rate.
Grammar Patterns
((the rate of sth.)) The rate of inflation is high.
((at a rate of...)) The car was traveling at a rate of 60 mph.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proportion, speed, price, charge
Etymology
From Latin 'ratus', meaning 'calculated, fixed'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rating' on a scale, which is a type of rate, or the 'rate' of speed.