1. a position in a hierarchy or scale of importance
2. a row or line of people or things
3. military or official position or grade
Usage: military

1. to give someone or something a position on a scale according to quality or importance
2. to have a particular position on a scale of quality or importance

1. having a strong unpleasant smell
2. complete and absolute

Examples

• She achieved the rank of captain in the army.
• The students stood in ranks during the assembly.
• The restaurant ranks among the best in the city.
• Please rank these options from most to least important.
• The rank smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
• That was rank dishonesty on his part.
• The company's rank and file supported the new policy.
• He broke ranks with his party on this issue.