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ranker

The correct spelling is ranker.

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adjective

Say it like: Ran-ker

The correct spelling is ranker. Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things). For example: "rank nonsense"

Usage Examples

rank nonsense

rank grass

rank land

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).
  2. 2.Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.
  3. 3.Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.
  4. 4.Causing strong growth; producing luxuriantly; rich and fertile.
  5. 5.Strong to the senses; offensive; noisome.

noun

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

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