The root -grad and -gress mean to come together, to gather,
to go.
grade (n, v)
1. a letter or number showing the quality of work in school 2. a class or year in school I got a bad grade on my test. The students in grade 1 are really cute. progress (v, n)
to move forward or improve How are you progressing with your French lessons? The teacher saw some progress in Mary’s work. graduate (v)
to finish school Most students graduate at the end of grade 12. I was 22 when I graduated from university. |
gradual (adj)
happening slowly and steadily The change from summer to winter is gradual. She had a gradual understanding of how to do the math in her class. gradually (adv)
happening slowly and steadily She moved gradually through the store, looking at everything. The seasons change one to another gradually. |