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rule vs override

override vs rule

rule and override both are nouns.

rule and override both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
override Yes No Yes No
As verbs, override is a hyponym of rule; that is, override is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: decide with authority
  • override: rule against
Other hyponyms of rule include overrule, overthrow, overturn, reverse, rule in, rule out.
As verbs, override is a hyponym of rule; that is, override is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  • override: prevail over
Other hyponyms of rule include overarch, outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, preponderate.
rule (noun) override (noun)
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 act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
something regarded as a normative example
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) override (verb)
keep in check rule against
decide with authority ride (a horse) too hard
decide on and make a declaration about counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
mark or draw with a ruler prevail over
exercise authority over; as of nations
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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