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rule vs reign

reign vs rule

rule and reign both are nouns.

rule and reign both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
reign Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reign is a hyponym of rule; that is, reign is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: dominance or power through legal authority
  • reign: royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
Other hyponyms of rule include paramountcy, raj, sovereignty, suzerainty.
As verbs, reign is a hyponym of rule; that is, reign is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: exercise authority over; as of nations
  • reign: have sovereign power
Other hyponyms of rule include throne, misgovern, dictate.
As verbs, rule and reign are synonyms defined as:
  • rule and reign: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Other synonyms of rule include dominate, predominate, prevail.
rule (noun) reign (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 royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior the period during which a monarch is sovereign
something regarded as a normative example a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
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) reign (verb)
keep in check have sovereign power
decide with authority be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
decide on and make a declaration about
mark or draw with a ruler
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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