first degree

first de·gree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst dih-gree]
- /fɜrst dɪˈgri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst dih-gree]
- /fɜrst dɪˈgri/

Definitions of first degree words

countable noun first degree People who have gained a higher qualification after completing a basic university degree such as a BA or a BSc refer to that basic degree as their first degree. 0
adjective first degree In the United States, first-degree is used to describe crimes that are considered to be the most serious of their kind. For example, first-degree murder is when a murder is planned before it is carried out. 0
adjective first degree A first-degree burn is one of the least severe kind, where only the surface layer of the skin has been burnt. 0
noun first degree the first degree that someone studies for 0

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Parts of speech for First degree

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first degree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

first degree usage trend in Literature

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