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rank

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /ɹæŋk/

Noun

rank noun

  1. A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers [the corresponding term for the perpendicular columns in such a pattern is "file"].“The front rank kneeled to reload while the second rank fired over their heads.”
  2. In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.
  3. One's position in a list sorted by a shared property such as physical location, population, or quality“Based on your test scores, you have a rank of 23.”
  4. The level of one's position in a class-based society

Verb

rank verb

  1. To place abreast, or in a line.
  2. To have a ranking.“Their defense ranked third in the league.”
  3. To assign a suitable place in a class or order; to classify.
  4. To take rank of; to outrank.

Adjective

rank adjective

  1. Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).“rank nonsense”
  2. Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.“rank grass”
  3. Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.
  4. Causing strong growth; producing luxuriantly; rich and fertile.“rank land”

Adverb

rank adverb

  1. Quickly, eagerly, impetuously.

Word map

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Related terms

Synonyms

completeutterpongsmellystinkyabundantgradeout-and-outconspicuousright-downoutrankobviousdownrightflagrantegregiousoffensiveorderrate

Associated

insigniabrigadiersergeantbrevetcorporalcolonellieutenantsenioritymarshaladmiralrankscommandant

Rhymes

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