Meaning & use
rank
A position within a hierarchy or scale, especially one showing status, seniority, or ability.
See it in a sentence
He was promoted to the rank of captain after ten years of service.
The tennis player climbed steadily in the world rank throughout the season.
A note on using this word
Rank can also be an adjective meaning strongly and unpleasantly smelling, as in a rank odor, a very different sense.
Words with a similar meaning
positionstandinggrade
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having a strong, unpleasant smell, or being a blatant and extreme example of something bad.
The rank smell of spoiled milk filled the kitchen when she opened the fridge.
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