rule
/ɹul/noun, verb1 syllable
Rule means: something regarded as a normative example.
Synonyms for rule33
noun, as in something regarded as a normative example
noun, as in a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
noun, as in prescribed guide for conduct or action
noun, as in (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
noun, as in a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
noun, as in dominance or power through legal authority
noun, as in a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
noun, as in (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
noun, as in 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
verb, as in be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
verb, as in exercise authority over; as of nations
verb, as in decide with authority
What does rule mean?20
noun
something regarded as a normative example“the convention of not naming the main character”
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior“it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast”
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct“their principles of composition characterized all their works”
dominance or power through legal authority“France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa”
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system“the principle of the conservation of mass”
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems“he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs”
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
the duration of a monarch's or government's power“during the rule of Elizabeth”
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted“he knew the rules of chess”
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order“the rule of St. Dominic”
verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance“Money reigns supreme here”
decide on and make a declaration about“find someone guilty”
be excellent or outstanding“I'm enjoying this. I know. This rules!”
keep in check“rule one's temper”
exercise authority over; as of nations“Who is governing the country now?”
decide with authority“The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed”
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
mark or draw with a ruler“rule the margins”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with rule?10
Rule in a sentence
- As a rule, we have three meals a day.unknown
- As a rule, he arrives at the office about eight-thirty in morning.CM
- As a rule, it doesn't snow much here.Eldad
- My father makes it a rule to get up at six, even in winter.unknown
- The workman, as a rule, works eight hours a day.unknown
- As a rule, she is an early riser.shekitten
- As a general rule, it's simple to criticize, but difficult to produce alternative suggestions.blay_paul
- To cite usage against rule, in a constructed language, is insane.sacredceltic
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of rule
as a noun
- plural
- rules
as a verb
- past tense
- ruled
- present participle
- ruling
- third-person singular
- rules
- past participle
- ruled