rank

adjective

1
growing profusely
rank jungle vegetation
2
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
absolute freedom
an absolute dimwit
3
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
a crying shame
an egregious lie
4
very fertile; producing profuse growth
rank earth

1
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
2
the body of members of an organization or group
they polled their membership
they found dissension in their own ranks
3
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen
4
position in a social hierarchy
the British are more aware of social status than Americans are
5
relative status
his salary was determined by his rank and seniority

1
assign a rank or rating to
how would you rank these students?
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
2
take or have a position relative to others
This painting ranks among the best in the Western World
3
take precedence or surpass others in rank

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