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Used with adjectives:
"
There is a considerable degree of choices."
(considerable, good, great, high, large)
"
There is a certain degree of truth to his words."
(certain, fair, modest, slight, small)
"
The two brothers do not get the same degree of affection."
(same)
"
Her goal is to get a college degree."
(college, associate, bachelor's, undergraduate, master's, advanced, doctoral, graduate, business, law, medical, professional)
Used with verbs:
"
Turn the compass 45 degrees."
(turn, spin, rotate)
"
Temperatures will reach 80 degrees tonight."
(reach)
"
The doctor will determine the degree of her illness."
(determine, decide)
"
She has a degree in biology."
(has, holds)
"
She will pursue a medical degree."
(pursue, get, go after)
"
She will receive a degree in finance."
(receive, earn, gain, get, pursue, obtain)
Used with prepositions:
"
Water freezes at 32 degrees."
(at)
"
We all make mistakes to some degree."
(to)
"
Cars have a certain degree of danger."
(of)
"
The president has a degree in law."
(in)
Used with nouns:
"
What is your degree level?"
(level)
