first-rate first-rate /ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/

adjective

1. () Of the highest quality  ( A-one , ace , tiptop , crack , first-rate , super , top-notch , topnotch , tops )
   of the highest quality
    An ace reporter
   an ace reporter
    A crack shot
   a crack shot
    A first-rate golfer
   a first-rate golfer
    A super party
   a super party
    Played top-notch tennis
   played top-notch tennis
    An athlete in tiptop condition
   an athlete in tiptop condition
    She is absolutely tops
   she is absolutely tops
   

adverb

1. Quite well  ( first-rate , very well )
   quite well
    She doesn't feel first-rate today
   she doesn't feel first-rate today