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- [rool]
- /rul/
- /ruːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rool]
- /rul/
Definitions of rule word
- noun rule a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 1
- noun rule the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 1
- noun rule the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception. 1
- noun rule control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator. 1
- noun rule tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III. 1
- noun rule a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem. 1
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Origin of rule
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English riule, reule < Old French riule < Latin rēgula straight stick, pattern (see regula); (v.) Middle English riwlen, reulen, rewellen < Old French riuler, rieuler, ruler < Late Latin rēgulāre, derivative of rēgula
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Parts of speech for Rule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rule usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rule
noun rule
- academism — academicism.
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
- aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
- apophthegm — a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim
verb rule
- act upon — anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act.
- adjudge — If someone is adjudged to be something, they are judged or considered to be that thing.
- beaconed — a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
- beaconing — a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
- beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
Antonyms for rule
noun rule
- anarchy — If you describe a situation as anarchy, you mean that nobody seems to be paying any attention to rules or laws.
- ataxia — lack of muscular coordination
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- irregularity — the quality or state of being irregular.
- looseness — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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