tier

1. (noun) one of two or more layers one atop another: "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake"
Related Words: layer

2. (noun) one of a set of rows placed one above or behind the other
Related Words: row

3. (noun) a relative position or degree of value in a graded group: "lumber of the highest grade"
Synonyms: grade, level
Related Words: A level, O level, college level, rank



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