CEFR B1

low-grade

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a mild or not very serious level, especially of illness or infection.

Examples

She had a low-grade fever for a few days.
The doctor suspected a low-grade infection.

Synonyms: mild, slight, moderate, insignificant

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low-grade (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌloʊ ˈɡreɪd/

Definition

Having or showing a mild or not very serious level, especially of illness or infection.

Examples

She had a low-grade fever for a few days.
The doctor suspected a low-grade infection.
He was diagnosed with a low-grade fever and fatigue.

Synonyms of low-grade

Words with a similar meaning to low-grade:

mild
slight
moderate
insignificant

Antonyms of low-grade

Words with the opposite meaning to low-grade:

high-grade
severe
serious

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