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rank vs downright

downright vs rank

rank is a noun but downright is not a noun.

rank and downright both are adjectives.

rank is a verb but downright is not a verb.

rank is not an adverb while downright is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rank Yes Yes Yes No
downright No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, rank and downright are synonyms defined as:
  • rank and downright: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of rank include absolute, out-and-out, right-down, sheer.
rank (noun) downright (noun)
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)
the body of members of an organization or group
relative status
position in a social hierarchy
rank (adjective) downright (adjective)
growing profusely complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers characterized by plain blunt honesty
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
very fertile; producing profuse growth
very offensive in smell or taste
rank (verb) downright (verb)
assign a rank or rating to
take or have a position relative to others
take precedence or surpass others in rank
rank (adverb) downright (adverb)
thoroughgoing
Difference between rank and downright

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