n. the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army); "the strike was supported by the union rank and file"; "he rose from the ranks to become a colonel"

n. the body of members of an organization or group; "they polled their membership"; "they found dissension in their own ranks"; "he joined the ranks of the unemployed"

n. a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; "the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen"

n. position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are"

n. relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"

v. assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

v. take or have a position relative to others; "This painting ranks among the best in the Western World"

v. take precedence or surpass others in rank

adj. growing profusely; "rank jungle vegetation"

adj. abounding with or resembling weeds; "a weedy path"; "weedy plants that take over a garden"

adj. very offensive in smell or taste; "a rank cigar"