rank

Meanings

• noun

  A position in a hierarchy or social order.

  - "He rose to the rank of captain in the army."
  - "The new employee was given a low rank in the company."

• noun

  A level of achievement or skill.

  - "She reached the rank of expert in martial arts."
  - "The students were ranked based on their test scores."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹæŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

complete , utter , pong , smelly , stinky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rank
hank , spank , blank , dank , bank

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. rank (English) : having a strong odor
   

2. rank (English) : of equal status or power
   

3. rank (English) : arrange in a line
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rank that leads to same result
rank , ranks , ranked , ranking , ranker , rankest , rankly , rankness , ranknesses , rank and file , rank and filer , rank and filers , rank and files , rank-and-file , rank correlation , rank correlations , flag rank , flag ranks , in the front rank , of the first rank , pull rank , taxi rank

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Forms

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ranked, ranking, ranks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rang' or 'rank', meaning 'row' or 'file'. The modern meaning 'position in a hierarchy' developed from the military concept of arranging soldiers in rows.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rank and file' refers to the ordinary soldiers or members of an organization, as distinct from the leadership.

2. In some military units, the rank of 'corporal' is sometimes referred to as 'fourth class private' or 'number four', because it is the fourth rank below a sergeant.

3. In some cultures, people's social rank is determined by their occupation or family background, rather than their individual achievements or skills.

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Related Concepts

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1. hierarchy: A system of ranking people or things based on their relative importance or power.

2. social order: The way in which a society is organized, including the distribution of power and resources.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rank' is often used to describe social status and power dynamics. In art, images of ranks and hierarchies can symbolize power and authority. In music, 'rank' can refer to the order of musical notes in a chord.

How to Memorize "rank"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line of soldiers, each one representing a rank. Visualize the progression from lower to higher ranks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rank' with 'hierarchy' or 'social order'. Remember that it refers to a position in a system of ranking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'rank' is a word that comes from 'rang', meaning 'row'. Remember that rows are used to organize things, and therefore 'rank' refers to a position in an organized system.

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