throne vs rule

throne and rule both are nouns.

throne and rule both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throne	Yes	No	Yes	No
rule	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rule is a hypernym of throne; that is, rule is a word with a broader meaning than throne:

throne: sit on the throne as a ruler
rule: exercise authority over; as of nations

Other hypernyms of throne include govern.

throne (noun)	rule (noun)
the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions	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 chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.	a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination	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

throne (verb)	rule (verb)
put a monarch on the throne	keep in check
sit on the throne as a ruler	decide with authority
	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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