rank and file

The phrase “rank and file” has 3 syllables: rank and file.

It's pronounced as /ræŋk ənd faɪl/.


What is synonym and antonym for rank and file?

In the thesaurus, “rank and file” has 7 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rank and file along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rank and file

  • crowd
  • mass
  • millions
  • mob
  • people
  • populace
  • public

Antonyms for rank and file

  • a-list
  • aristocracy
  • choice
  • cream
  • elect
  • elite
  • fat
  • flower
  • pick
  • pink
  • pride
  • upper crust

Meanings of rank and file

  • noun
    1. Enlisted soldiers in a military organization, as would be arrayed in a grid pattern with ranks and files.
    2. Members of an organization who are not in leadership positions.

Example Sentences

  • The union leaders held a meeting to discuss the concerns of the rank and file members.
  • It is essential for management to listen to the feedback from the rank and file employees to improve workplace morale.
  • The rank and file of the organization were eager to participate in the upcoming volunteer event.
  • Changes to the policy were met with resistance from the rank and file, who felt their voices were not being heard.
  • The rank and file soldiers prepared for the upcoming deployment, focusing on their training and readiness.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rank and file, such as: a-list, aristocracy, choice, cream, crowd, elect, elite.

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