tier

Meanings

• Noun

  A level or rank in a hierarchy or scale.

  - "He reached the top tier of management."
  - "The students were divided into tiers based on their performance."

• Noun

  A flat platform or surface, especially one used for a particular purpose.

  - "The circus performers balanced on tiers of chairs."
  - "The cake was displayed on a tiered stand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɪə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tier
fear , revere , near

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Variants

List of all variants of tier that leads to same result
tier , tiers , tyer , tyers , tiered , tiering , top-tier

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Etymology

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Old French 'ter' meaning 'level' or 'rank'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tier' comes from the Old French word 'ter', meaning 'level' or 'rank'.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that there are nine tiers to the universe.

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Related Concepts

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1. stratum: A layer or level in a physical or social structure.

2. hierarchy: A system in which people or things are ranked one above the other.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tier' is often used metaphorically to describe levels of society or status. In art, it can refer to the different layers or planes in a painting.

How to Memorize "tier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pyramid with different tiers representing different levels of importance or status.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a flat surface or platform.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'tier' and remember it.

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