tier

Meanings

• a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
• any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
• a worker who ties something
• something that is used for tying
  • "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"
• one of two or more layers one atop another
  • "tier upon tier of huge casks"
  • "a three-tier wedding cake"

Synonyms

grade, level, tier up