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Rank (Noun)

Meaning 1

A row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; "the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The parade ground was filled with ranks of soldiers standing at attention.
  • The entrance to the concert was guarded by ranks of security personnel.
  • The police formed ranks to block off the street and divert traffic.
  • The ranks of protesters stretched for several city blocks.
  • The honor guard stood in ranks, awaiting the arrival of the dignitary.

Meaning 2

The ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army); "the strike was supported by the union rank and file"; "he rose from the ranks to become a colonel".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The union leader praised the rank and file for their unwavering support during the strike.
  • She quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the youngest managers in the company.
  • The rank and file workers bore the brunt of the economic downturn as layoffs began to mount.
  • The charismatic CEO gained the trust of the rank and file employees by working alongside them on the assembly line.
  • After years of service, the retired general still referred to himself as a simple soldier who came from the ranks.

Synonyms

  • Rank And File

Hypernyms

  • Force

Meaning 3

Position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The aristocrat's high rank in society was evident in her luxurious lifestyle.
  • In the military, officers of higher rank are expected to make difficult decisions.
  • The company's CEO held a rank of great power and influence within the organization.
  • Her family's low rank in the social hierarchy made it difficult for her to secure a good marriage.
  • The politician's rank in the party was elevated after her successful campaign.

Synonyms

  • Social Station
  • Social Rank
  • Social Status

Hypernyms

  • Status
  • Position

Hyponyms

  • Station
  • Quality
  • Place

Meaning 4

The body of members of an organization or group; "they polled their membership"; "they found dissension in their own ranks"; "he joined the ranks of the unemployed".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • He worked his way up the corporate ranks from entry-level clerk to executive manager.
  • New recruits often face bullying and intimidation within their own ranks.
  • A crisis within their own ranks was quietly undermining the authority of the leader.
  • Within their ranks was a remarkable athlete, undefeated for seven consecutive seasons.
  • Both political parties purged dissenters from their ranks ahead of the presidential elections.

Synonyms

  • Membership

Hypernyms

  • Body

Meaning 5

Relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The officer's rank in the military was higher than his brother's.
  • Her rank in the company was junior manager, but she was being considered for a promotion.
  • The university's rank among the top institutions in the country was a source of pride for its students.
  • His rank in the chess club was amateur, but he was determined to improve his skills.
  • The employee's rank in the company was determined by her years of service and job performance.

Hypernyms

  • Position

Hyponyms

  • Number One
  • Step
  • Tier
  • Paygrade
  • Rating
  • Viscounty
  • Barony
  • Military Rating
  • Level

Related Words

  • Rank (verb)
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