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Rank

Noun / ræŋk / Another word for rank — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rank means having a position of high or low in a hierarchy or grading system.

Synonyms & similar words

range flagrant membership downright rate glaring crying egregious outrank gross absolute grade sheer order place position status grade level degree standing rating order hierarchy gradation place class tier echelon quality caliber standard measurement scale value

Synonyms by register

Formal

position level status standing

Informal

tier class grade spot

Literary

station degree

Antonyms

low inferior subordinate minor unimportant base

Common collocations

  • rank and file
  • high rank
  • top rank
  • rank outsider
  • rank beginner
  • rank amateur
  • rank and file members

Word family

noun rank
verb rank
adjective rank

Usage note

As an adjective, 'rank' often implies something extremely bad or unpleasant, like 'rank odor'. As a noun, it refers to a position in a hierarchy.

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Example sentences

  1. She was promoted to the rank of manager.
  2. The military ranks include private, sergeant, and general.
  3. The restaurant has a high rank in customer satisfaction.
  4. The team was ranked first in the league.
  5. The company ranks among the top in its industry.

Quotes

  • In war, the human factor, not machines, carries the day. The rank and file, not the high-tech systems, are the ones who fight and die.
  • The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' - a leader says, 'Let's go!'
  • Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.

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