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gree

Pronunciation: /ɡɹiː/

The English word “gree” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One of a flight of steps.
  2. A stage in a process; a degree of rank or station.
  3. A degree.
  4. Pre-eminence; victory or superiority in combat (hence also, the prize for winning a combat).
  5. Pleasure, goodwill, satisfaction.

verb

  1. To agree.

Etymology

From Middle English gre, from Old French gré, from Latin gradum (“step”). Compare degree. Doublet of grade.

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