Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely foul-smelling or unpleasant. - Referring to the most extreme or severe example of something negative. - Talking about the most blatant or obvious example of something negative.
- Describing something that has a strong, unpleasant odor. - Referring to a position in a hierarchy or social order. - Talking about something that is complete or absolute.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words can be used to describe something unpleasant.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe extremes.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Rankest is less commonly used than rank.
- 2Intensity: Rankest implies the highest degree of unpleasantness or negativity, while rank can be used to describe a range of intensities.
- 3Hierarchy: Rank can refer to a position in a hierarchy or social order, while rankest does not have this connotation.
- 4Absolute: Rank can be used to describe something that is complete or absolute, while rankest does not have this connotation.
- 5Formality: Rank is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while rankest is less common and typically used in informal contexts.
Remember this!
Rankest and rank are synonyms that share some similarities but also have distinct differences. Both words can be used to describe something unpleasant, but rankest implies the highest degree of unpleasantness or negativity, while rank can be used to describe a range of intensities, positions in a hierarchy, or something that is complete or absolute.
