first-rate

/'fə:st'reit/
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first-rate

She is a first-rate golfer who wins many tournaments.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of the highest quality or excellence: Used to describe something or someone that is exceptionally good, superior, or outstanding.
    • Excellent, superb: A common informal or emphatic way to express that something is very good.

  2. Adverb:

    • Very well, excellently: Used informally to describe the manner in which something is done or the state of someone's condition.
Usage and Examples

  • As an Adjective:

    • The restaurant received first-rate reviews for its service and cuisine.
    • She is a first-rate scientist who has made significant discoveries.
    • We had a first-rate time at the concert.

  • As an Adverb:

    • The team performed first-rate throughout the entire tournament.
    • "How are you feeling?" – "Not first-rate today, actually."
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • Historical Nautical Context: Originally, "first-rate" was a classification for the largest and most powerful warships in the British Royal Navy. This historical usage informs its modern meaning of being top-tier.
  • Emphatic Use: The term is often used for strong, positive emphasis rather than formal comparison. It suggests something is among the best possible.
    • That was a first-rate idea!
Variants and Related Words
  • First-class (adj): Of the highest standard or quality; excellent. Often used interchangeably with "first-rate."
    • They offer first-class customer service.
  • Top-notch (adj): Of the highest quality; excellent. (A close synonym found in the reference).
    • The facilities are top-notch.
Synonyms
  • Excellent
  • Superb
  • Outstanding
  • Top-quality
  • Ace (informal)
  • Crack (informal, as in "a crack shot")
Antonyms
  • Second-rate
  • Inferior
  • Poor
  • Mediocre
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • First-rate mind: An exceptionally intelligent and capable intellect.
    • The project requires a first-rate mind to solve these complex problems.
  • In first-rate condition/shape: In excellent physical or operational state.
    • He keeps his vintage car in first-rate condition.
first-rate

She is a first-rate golfer who wins many tournaments.

Adverb
  1. quite well
    • she doesn't feel first-rate today
Adjective
  1. of the highest quality
    • an ace reporter
    • a crack shot
    • a first-rate golfer
    • a super party
    • played top-notch tennis
    • an athlete in tiptop condition
    • she is absolutely tops

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