Definition

Describing something that is excessively rich or lush, often to the point of being overwhelming or unmanageable.

Example

The overrank vegetation made it difficult to walk through the garden.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the garden is looking a bit overrank lately?

Yeah, it seems like the plants are growing too wildly this season.

I think we need to trim some of them back to make it look nicer.

Definitely! A little pruning will help balance things out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overrank → It is formed from "over-" (meaning above or beyond) and "rank" (from Old French *ranque*, meaning a row or line of things). The word "overrank" means to rank above or to have a higher status than something or someone else.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'above' ('over-') in status or position compared to others ('rank').

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