RANK


Meaning of RANK in English

I . a.

1.

Luxuriant, vigorous, exuberant, over-abundant, high-growing, strong in growth.

2.

Excessive, extravagant, rampant, very great, violent, gross, sheer, utter.

3.

Rancid, musty, fusty, fetid, offensive, strong-smelling, strong-scented, frowzy.

4.

Offensive, high-tasted.

5.

Fertile, rich, productive.

6.

Gross, coarse, foul, disgusting.

II . n.

1.

Row, line, tier, range, order.

2.

Class, order, division, series.

3.

Degree, grade, quality, relative station.

4.

Dignity, high degree, distinction, eminence.

III . v. a.

1.

Class, arrange, range, classify.

2.

[ Modern ] Out~, take precedence of.

IV . v. n.

Be ~ed, be classed, take ~, have ~.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.