rank

/ɹˈæŋk/

/ˈɹæŋk/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to rank

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.; to be positioned in this way

synonyms : grade

take or have a position relative to others

take precedence or surpass others in rank

synonyms : outrank

Rank

[NOUN]

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

relative status

members of the armed forces involving only soldiers

synonyms : rank and file

the position that a person has in a society or organization in relation to others

synonyms : social rank

social station

social status

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

synonyms : membership

a straight line of spaces running horizontally across the gameboard at a right angle to a column

synonyms : row

rank

[ADJECTIVE]

very fertile; producing profuse growth

growing profusely

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

synonyms : absolute

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

synonyms : crying(a)

very offensive in smell or taste

Examples

1. The party has broken ranks, with five of its nine presidential hopefuls calling for a review of the revisions.

2. The CEO of the company listened to the feedback of all employees, regardless of their rank or expertise.

3. Surprisingly, nine of the 31 Republicans in the Assembly broke ranks to vote with the Democrats.

4. Citizens rank their favorite candidates.

Nearby words

raphicerus campestris