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TIER

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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Tier.

How to pronounce tier:

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Def 2 UK

Tier - as a noun

A worker who ties something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tier up

A relative position or degree of value in a graded group

Example: "Lumber of the highest grade"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grade7level8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rank8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that is used for tying

Example: "The sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"

Any one of two or more competitors who tie one another

One of two or more layers one atop another

Example: "Tier upon tier of huge casks"

Tier - as a verb

To arrange in layers.

To cascade in an overlapping sequence.

To move (data) from one storage medium to another as an optimization, based on how frequently it is accessed.

Example Sentences

"The wedding cake had three tiers."
"She belongs to the top tier of society."
"They bought tickets for the lower tier seats."
"The company has different pricing tiers for its services."
"The tower had a viewing platform on each tier."
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Word Game Points

Is TIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tier is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIER has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is TIER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tier is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is TIER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tier is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIER has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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