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. Jon Copestake:

   Hong Kong's liveability has been hit by the disruptive protests that took place last year. The city retains bragging rights over its regional competitor Singapore, but by a tiny margin. In fact both cities can still lay claim to being in the top tier of liveability where few, if any, aspects of life are restricted. This has not been the case in other parts of the world, with instability and unrest features undermining the scores of a number of cities globally.

2. Robert Menendez:

   It’s shocking. There is nothing that the Cubans have done to improve their standing, you have to earn your way up the ladder, not just have political expediency be the reason that you get moved from Tier 3.

3. Ashish Sharma:

   There is strong demand from lenders for loan assets but supply is not robust. We do not expect upward pressure on loan pricing in Asia despite the fact that some top-tier arrangers have cut back on activity.

4. Switchfly CEO Daniel Farrar:

   There are several ways in which hotel loyalty programs can meet and surpass consumer expectations: frequent promotions with concierge-quality services available to lower-tier members, automated check-ins without staff interaction; Wifi (which is no longer an amenity, but a requirement).

5. Carla Eudy:

   It is better than what you consider 'a top-tier candidate' did, look, you got to give hats off to the guy.