rule

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rule is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms 3.3 Related words

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Singular rule

Plural rules

1. A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.

   Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.

2. If we talk about a king's rule, we are talking about the time he controls the country.

   The next king had a very short rule: only two years.

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• (statement) law, policy, guideline, standard
• (time of control) reign

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Plain form rule

Third-person singular rules

Past tense ruled

Past participle ruled

Present participle ruling

1. When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.

   The king ruled for 33 years.

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• control
• govern
• reign

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• serve

[change] Related words

• ruler
• unruled
• ruling