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tier

 

[ tɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

level

A level or rank in a social or hierarchical structure.

Synonyms

level, rank, stage

Examples of usage

  • She is at the top tier of the company hierarchy.
  • The cake had multiple tiers, each decorated with a different color.
Context #2 | Noun

wedding cake

One of a series of rows or levels placed one above the other.

Synonyms

layer, level, row

Examples of usage

  • The wedding cake had three tiers.
  • The tower had several tiers of windows.
Context #3 | Noun

sporting event

A category or division in a competition.

Synonyms

category, division, level

Examples of usage

  • He competed in the top tier of professional tennis.
  • The team was promoted to the premier tier of the league.

Translations

Translations of the word "tier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 camada

🇮🇳 स्तर

🇩🇪 Stufe

🇮🇩 tingkat

🇺🇦 рівень

🇵🇱 poziom

🇯🇵 層

🇫🇷 niveau

🇪🇸 nivel

🇹🇷 seviye

🇰🇷 단계

🇸🇦 مستوى

🇨🇿 úroveň

🇸🇰 úroveň

🇨🇳 层级

🇸🇮 raven

🇮🇸 stig

🇰🇿 деңгей

🇬🇪 დონე

🇦🇿 səviyyə

🇲🇽 nivel

Etymology

The word 'tier' originated from the Old French word 'tire', meaning 'rank, order'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various meanings related to levels, ranks, and categories in different contexts.

See also: tie, tiebreaker, ties, tying, untie.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,154 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.