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Synonyms for rank

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adjective · conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

“a crying shame”

adjective · complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

“absolute freedom”

noun · the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)

“the strike was supported by the union rank and file”

noun · position in a social hierarchy

“the British are more aware of social status than Americans are”

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noun · the body of members of an organization or group

“they polled their membership”

verb · assign a rank or rating to

“how would you rank these students?”

verb · take precedence or surpass others in rank