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rank

Definition

  • noun: a position in a society, organization, group, etc.
  • noun: a row of people
  • verb: to place (someone or something) in a particular position among a group of people or things that are being judged according to quality, ability, size, etc.
  • verb: to arrange in lines or in a regular formation
  • adjective: luxuriantly or excessively vigorous in growth
  • adjective: having a strong, unpleasant smell
  • usually used after 'of'
  • synonyms: row, exuberant, violent

Examples

  • Students who 'rank' in the top third of their class have a better chance of being accepted to the college of their choice.

  • A company spokesperson announced that the company will be decreasing its 'ranks' by 200. [=laying off 200 employees]

  • The guest lecturer is a novelist 'of rank' [=of high regard; of esteem] who has won many prestigious awards.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Organization. Is that even a real thing, Charlie? Of course it's a thing. It's in Montreal. It's under the U.N. Look, it affords you the rank of ambassador with all the trimmings that go along with it. Come on, Charlie. We've done some good work here. And we've got lots left to do, I mean... (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1