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/ræŋkt/
(rank)
position or order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rank' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ranc', where 'ranc' meant 'row or line'.
Historical Evolution
'ranc' transformed into the Middle English word 'rank', and eventually became the modern English word 'rank'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'row or line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'position in a hierarchy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rank'.
The team was ranked first in the league.
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