rate
Translation
rate, speed, price, level
Examples
The interest rate is very low.
The interest rate is very low.
He works at a slow rate.
He works at a slow rate.
What is the hourly rate for this job?
What is the hourly rate for this job?
Grammar Patterns
the ((rate)) of (sth.) the speed or frequency of (sth.) The rate of inflation is high.
at a ((rate)) of at a particular speed or frequency The car was moving at a rate of 60 miles per hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speed, pace, price, charge
Etymology
From Latin 'rata' (proportio), meaning 'fixed proportion'.
Memory Tips
Think of a movie 'rating' on a scale, which is a type of 'rate'.