Synonyms for tier
ˈtaɪ ərtier

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1. grade, level, tiernoun

   a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

   "lumber of the highest grade"

   Synonyms:
   ground level, horizontal surface, form, stratum, grade, storey, degree, mark, class, tier up, score, spirit level, level, layer, gradation, floor, stage, story, point, course, grad

2. tiernoun

   any one of two or more competitors who tie one another

   Synonyms:
   tier up, level, grade

3. tier, tier upnoun

   a worker who ties something

   Synonyms:
   tier up, level, grade

4. tiernoun

   something that is used for tying

   "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"

   Synonyms:
   tier up, level, grade

5. tiernoun

   one of two or more layers one atop another

   "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake"

   Synonyms:
   tier up, level, grade

Matched Categories

1. • Layer
   • Rank
   • Rival
   • Rope

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tiernoun

   Synonyms:
   row, rank, series

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "tier":

   level, layer, capa, driveshaft, levels, coat, standard, component, category

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1. Norbert Wuthe:

   The market expects a broadening of the purchase programme as well as a cut in the deposit rate, but expectations have gone quite far since we had rumours last week of a possible two-tier deposit rate cut.

2. Wu Jian:

   With its momentum after winning the Oscar it could even reach 300 million yuan if third- and fourth-tier cities can receive this movie.

3. Maria Cecilia Flores-Oebanda:

   A Tier 1 ranking doesn't mean we have no human trafficking problem, next year, we also need to demonstrate measurable progress to retain this ranking.

4. Sue Grove:

   Mark Tritton must deliver improved results, top-tier execution, careful management of costs, greater supply chain reliability, prudent capital spending, a stronger balance sheet, and robust digital capabilities will all be important to Mark Tritton success.

5. American Michael Kim:

   I'm pretty used to rain delays from playing on the (second tier) Web.com Tour, this year has been probably a record of so little rain delays. I'm comfortable going in and going out — I felt good. I can just relax in the morning, take it easy. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.