Pronunciation: /fɜrst reɪt/
noun a person or thing of the highest quality or standard
A1 I stayed at a first rate hotel during my vacation.
A2 The restaurant served first rate food at affordable prices.
B1 The company is known for providing first rate customer service.
B2 The concert received first rate reviews from critics and fans alike.
C1 His performance in the play was described as first rate by the director.
C2 The hotel's amenities and services were truly first rate, exceeding all expectations.
adjective of the best or highest quality
A1 The hotel we stayed at had first-rate service.
A2 She received a first-rate education at the local school.
B1 The restaurant has a first-rate reputation for its delicious food.
B2 The company is known for providing first-rate customer service.
C1 The film received first-rate reviews from critics.
C2 The professor's lecture was first-rate, captivating the audience from start to finish.
formal The company prides itself on providing first rate customer service.
informal The new restaurant in town has first rate food at affordable prices.
slang That movie was first rate, I highly recommend it to everyone.
figurative Her skills in negotiation are first rate, she always gets what she wants.
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