Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rule | Yes | No | Yes | No |
keep | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rule (noun) | keep (noun) |
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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 main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress |
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | a cell in a jail or prison |
something regarded as a normative example | the financial means whereby one lives |
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | |
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | |
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | |
prescribed guide for conduct or action | |
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | |
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 | |
the duration of a monarch's or government's power |
rule (verb) | keep (verb) |
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keep in check | prevent (food) from rotting |
decide with authority | prevent the action or expression of |
decide on and make a declaration about | stick to correctly or closely |
mark or draw with a ruler | maintain by writing regular records |
exercise authority over; as of nations | supply with necessities and support |
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | hold and prevent from leaving |
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac | retain possession of |
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of | |
retain rights to | |
maintain for use and service | |
have as a supply | |
store or keep customarily | |
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | |
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature | |
conform one's action or practice to | |
behave as expected during of holidays or rites | |
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity | |
supply with room and board | |
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | |
fail to spoil or rot | |
continue a certain state, condition, or activity | |
to rear |