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Synonyms & Similar Words
grade
level
position
status
standing
order
hierarchy
classification
category
tier
stratum
echelon
degree
ranking
placement
station
situation
posture
attitude
arrangement
sequence
series
file
row
line
array
formation
disposition
organization
Meaning of Rank
The primary meaning of the word "Rank" is a position in a hierarchy or a level of importance.
Definitions
- A position in a hierarchy or a level of importance
- A row or line of people or things
- A strong and unpleasant smell
- To give something a position in a hierarchy or a level of importance
- To feel or show that something is more important than something else
Etymology of Rank
The word "Rank" originated from Old English "ranc" and Old Norse "röng" meaning a row or line, and from Old French "rang" and "ranc" meaning a row or line, and a strong smell
Historically, the word "Rank" was used to describe a position in a social hierarchy, a level of importance, or a strong and unpleasant smell
Example Uses
- The company has a strict hierarchy, with each employee having a specific rank and responsibilities
- The army general held a high rank and was respected by his soldiers
- The fish had a strong rank smell that filled the entire kitchen
- The judge will rank the contestants based on their performance
- The new policy will rank the importance of each project and allocate resources accordingly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lowliness
humility
modesty
meekness
submissiveness
obedience
compliance
conformity
accordance
harmony
equality
uniformity
consistency
coherence
unity
sameness
similarity
likeness
resemblance
analogy
parity
equivalence
balance
stability