ranked (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ræŋkt/
Definition
Given a particular position or place in a list or order of merit, especially in sports or competitions.
Examples
She was ranked among the top five students in her class.
The team was ranked highly for its performance this season.
He has been ranked as the best chef in the country for three years running.
How to Use ranked
- ranked among (prepositional phrase)
- Placed in a group or category that is considered to be of a certain level or quality. — "The restaurant was ranked among the best in the city."
- ranked as (prepositional phrase)
- Considered to be at a particular level or status. — "He was ranked as a potential candidate for the award."
- ranked highly (collocation)
- Given a very good position or rating. — "The university is ranked highly for its research programs."
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