degrees
Translation
degrees, qualifications, levels
Examples
It's 20 degrees Celsius today.
It's 20 degrees Celsius today.
A circle has 360 degrees.
A circle has 360 degrees.
She has two university degrees.
She has two university degrees.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) degrees ((unit)) a unit of measurement It's 20 degrees Celsius today.
a degree in ((sth.)) an academic qualification She has a degree in history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: level, stage, extent, qualification
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'gradus' (step, grade). Literally means 'a step down', implying a level or rank.
Memory Tips
Think of the steps on a thermometer for temperature, or the steps of learning for an academic degree.