rule

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rule is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Singular rule

Plural rules

1. A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
   • Synonyms: law, policy, guideline, standard

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

2. A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
   • Synonym: reign

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

3. A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
   • Synonym: ruler

Verb

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.
   • Synonyms: control, govern, reign
   • Antonym: serve

   The king ruled for 33 years.

Related words

• ruler
• unruled
• ruling