The Clue
Not be a nobody (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RATE
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Notes
The answer RATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Definition
RATE as a noun:
1. (rate, charge per unit) = amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
2. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
3. (pace, rate) = the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
4. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure; "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate"
RATE as a verb:
1. (rate, rank, range, order, grade, place) = assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
2. be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly"
3. (rate, value) = estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"