Definition of rank

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  • rank is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • rank is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • rank is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of rank

  • assign a rank or rating to (verb)

    Examples

    1. how would you rank these students?

    Synonyms

    1. grade
    2. order
    3. place
    4. range
    5. rate
  • the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the strike was supported by the union rank and file
    2. he rose from the ranks to become a colonel

    Synonyms

    1. rank and file
  • conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible (adjective)

    Examples

    1. rank treachery

    Synonyms

    1. crying
    2. egregious
    3. flagrant
    4. glaring
    5. gross
  • position in a social hierarchy (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. social rank
    2. social station
    3. social status
  • take precedence or surpass others in rank (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. outrank
  • complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a rank outsider

    Synonyms

    1. absolute
    2. downright
    3. out-and-out
    4. right-down
    5. sheer
  • the body of members of an organization or group (noun)

    Examples

    1. they found dissension in their own ranks
    2. he joined the ranks of the unemployed

    Synonyms

    1. membership
  • a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another (noun)

    Examples

    1. the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen
  • growing profusely (adjective)

    Examples

    1. rank jungle vegetation
  • relative status (noun)

    Examples

    1. his salary was determined by his rank and seniority
  • take or have a position relative to others (verb)

    Examples

    1. This painting ranks among the best in the Western World
  • very fertile; producing profuse growth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. rank earth
  • very offensive in smell or taste (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a rank cigar

See definition of rank in Merriam Webster