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rank

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹæŋk/]

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rank: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use rank in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “position in hierarchy”

(noun) the position or level of someone or something in relation to others, especially in a hierarchy. It's like where you stand compared to others, like being number 1 or number 10.

Example

She achieved the rank of captain in the army.

Example

His lazy attitude cost him a higher rank in the company.

Example

What rank do you hold in your school's student council?

Context: “magnitude”

(noun) a relative position or degree of value, quality, importance, etc. It's like how important or valuable something is compared to others.

Example

The new restaurant quickly rose in rank as one of the best in the city.

Example

His behavior brought disgrace and lowered his rank in society.

Example

How does the book rank among your favorite novels?

Context: “assign position”

(verb) to give someone or something a particular position in a list or hierarchy. It's like organizing things from the most important to the least important.

Example

The teacher ranked the students based on their test scores.

Example

She refused to rank the projects because she felt they were all equally good.

Example

How would you rank the movies you've seen this year?

How to pronounce rank

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹæŋk/]

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