Ranked

Pronunciation: /ræŋkt/

Definitions of ranked

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'ranked' is the past tense of the verb 'rank', which means to assign a position in a particular order or classification.

Example Sentences

A1 She is ranked first in her class.

A2 The team was ranked second in the tournament.

B1 The restaurant is ranked highly for its excellent service.

B2 The company is ranked among the top five in the industry.

C1 The university is ranked as one of the best in the country.

C2 He is ranked as one of the most influential leaders in the world.

Examples of ranked in a Sentence

formal The university is ranked among the top 10 in the country for its engineering program.

informal She's ranked first in her class for the third year in a row.

slang That new restaurant is ranked as the bomb by all the locals.

figurative His dedication to his craft has ranked him as a master in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of ranked

• past tense: ranked
• plural: ranked
• comparative: more ranked
• superlative: most ranked
• present tense: rank
• future tense: will rank
• perfect tense: have ranked
• continuous tense: is ranking
• singular: ranks
• positive degree: rank
• infinitive: to rank
• gerund: ranking
• participle: ranked

Origin and Evolution of ranked

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ranked' originated from the Old French word 'ranc', meaning row or line.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ranked' evolved to refer to the placement or position of someone or something in relation to others, often in a hierarchical order.