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superior vs higher-ranking

higher-ranking vs superior

superior is a noun but higher-ranking is not a noun.

superior and higher-ranking both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superior Yes Yes No No
higher-ranking No Yes No No
As adjectives, superior and higher-ranking are synonyms defined as:
  • superior and higher-ranking: having a higher rank
Other synonyms of superior include ranking.
superior (noun) higher-ranking (noun)
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
one of greater rank or station or quality
the head of a religious community
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
superior (adjective) higher-ranking (adjective)
written or printed above and to one side of another character having a higher rank
of or characteristic of high rank or importance
of high or superior quality or performance
having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
(sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by
having a higher rank
(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by
Difference between superior and higher-ranking

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