first-rate
adjectiveHow many syllables in first-rate?
There are 2 syllables in the word first-rate.Divide first-rate into syllables:
first · rate
How to pronounce first-rate:
Definition of first-rate:
- first-rate (adjective):
- of the best quality
- preceding all others in time or space or degree.
- of the first order of size, importance, or quality
Synonyms for first-rate:
sensationalterrificunsurpassedmarvellousimmensehotexcellentheavenlyfinebraveShow 15 more
Antonyms for first-rate:
slovenlyhorrifyingcharacterlessrubbishunavailingforgettabledetestablebadfrightfulawfulShow 15 more
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