tier
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(noun) one of two or more layers one atop another: "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake" |
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Related Words: layer |
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(noun) one of a set of rows placed one above or behind the other |
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Related Words: row |
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(noun) a relative position or degree of value in a graded group: "lumber of the highest grade" |
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Synonyms: grade, level |
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Related Words: A level, O level, college level, rank |
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