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Synonyms of make the grade

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Another word for make the grade is cut it. Other synonyms of make the grade are cut the mustard, make the cut, measure up, pass muster and fit the bill.

Synonyms and similar words for make the grade

verbTo prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.

  • cut itTo suffice; to be effective or successful.
  • cut the mustardTo achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.
  • make the cutTo succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
  • measure upTo meet expectations; to be as good as.
  • pass musterTo meet or exceed a particular standard.
  • fit the billTo satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

Meaning of make the grade

  1. verb To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.

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Questions about synonyms of make the grade

What is another word for make the grade?
Make the grade has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cut it, cut the mustard, make the cut, measure up, pass muster and fit the bill.
What does make the grade mean?
Make the grade means to prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.

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