rank

Sense 1 noun

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen

Sense 2 verb

take or have a position relative to others

This painting ranks among the best in the Western World

Sense 3 adjective

very fertile; producing profuse growth

rank earth

Sense 4 noun

relative status

his salary was determined by his rank and seniority

Sense 5 verb

assign a rank or rating to

how would you rank these students?

Sense 6 adjective

very offensive in smell or taste

a rank cigar

Sense 7 noun

the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)

the strike was supported by the union rank and file

Sense 8 verb

take precedence or surpass others in rank

Sense 9 adjective

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

a crying shame

Sense 10 noun

position in a social hierarchy

the British are more aware of social status than Americans are

Sense 11 noun

the body of members of an organization or group

they polled their membership

Sense 12 adjective

growing profusely

rank jungle vegetation