What does underrank mean?
Underrank means (transitive) To rank lower than..
Underrank
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To rank lower than..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To rank lower than.
- (transitive) To ascribe too low a rank to.
Example Sentences
In the military, a private underranks a colonel.
Embarrassingly, I underranked the colonel by addressing him as "private".
Synonyms for underrank
Antonyms for underrank
Word Forms
- underranks
- underranking
- underranked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for underrank?
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What is the opposite of underrank?
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How do you use underrank in a sentence?
In the military, a private underranks a colonel.
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