ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ranker

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹæ̞ŋkə/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ranker is an adjective meaning comparative form of rank: more rank.

Meaning

comparative form of rank: more rank.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) One who ranks things, or arranges them in ranks.
  2. A kind of soil developed over non-calcareous material, usually rock.
  3. (countable, military) A common soldier.
  4. (countable) One with a specified rank.

Example Sentences

Mike, as an adult chimpanzee, was a low ranker.
When it comes to academics, you are a first ranker throughout.
I become Starr high ranker the next Sunday, setting a school record for reaching Fifth Level in the minimum amount of time.
As when a lion, rushing from his den, Amidst the plain of some wide-water’d fen, (Where numerous oxen, as at ease they feed, At large expatiate o’er the ranker mead)

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rater, reckoner, assorter, numberer, classer, counter.

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