No. 1,299 in Russian
ряды
"Ряды" means "rows," "ranks," or "lines" in English.
In a sentence
В рядах армии наступило затишье.
There was a calm among the ranks of the army.
In this sentence, 'ряды' is used metaphorically to represent the members or ranks within an organized group, such as soldiers in an army.
Ряды деревьев вдоль дороги создавали приятную тень.
Rows of trees along the road created a pleasant shade.
Here, 'ряды' literally means rows, describing a linear arrangement of trees, illustrating the visual sense of the word.
Она решила встать в ряды волонтёров.
She decided to join the ranks of volunteers.
This usage of 'ряды' conveys the sense of aligning oneself with a group or cause, implying a membership or association similar to the metaphorical use in the first example.
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