rule

/ɹˈuːl/

/ˈɹuɫ/

Rule

measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

synonyms : ruler

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

synonyms : regulation

something regarded as a normative example

synonyms : convention

formula

normal

pattern

a detailed principle that clarifies what one should do in a particular situation or circumstance

synonyms : prescript

(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

synonyms : linguistic rule

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

synonyms : principle

a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

synonyms : principle

(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

synonyms : formula

directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

dominance or power through legal authority

synonyms : dominion

the duration of a monarch's or government's power

to rule

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to control and be in charge of a country

synonyms : govern

decide with authority

synonyms : decree

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

synonyms : dominate

predominate

prevail

reign

to make an official decision about something

synonyms : find

keep in check

synonyms : harness

rein

mark or draw with a ruler

have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

Examples

1. The house rules are crystal clear.

2. The teacher ruled the classroom with a heavy hand, rarely allowing any freedom or creativity.

3. She explained the rules of the game to the new players.

4. In this particular society men rule the roost and women have a low status and few rights.

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