Synonyms for tier

Noun

1. grade, level, tier, rank

usage: a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"

2. tier, rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender

usage: any one of two or more competitors who tie one another

3. tier, tier up, worker

usage: a worker who ties something

4. tier, rope

usage: something that is used for tying; "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"

5. tier, layer, bed

usage: one of two or more layers one atop another; "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake"