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rule

/ruːl/
en-us undefinedrule
Main Example

The new rule was announced by the government.

Example context
en-us flagThe new rule was announced by the government.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A principle or guideline that governs behavior or actions within a political or governmental context.

Other Example

Everyone must follow the rule set by the council.

en-us flagEveryone must follow the rule set by the council.

The rule was created to ensure fairness in elections.

en-us flagThe rule was created to ensure fairness in elections.

Breaking the rule can lead to serious consequences.

en-us flagBreaking the rule can lead to serious consequences.
Synonyms

new rule

en-us flagnew rule

strict rule

en-us flagstrict rule

government rule

en-us flaggovernment rule
Synonyms

regulation

guideline

law

rule

/ruːl/
Main Example

I used a rule to draw the line.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A measuring tool used to draw straight lines or measure distances.

Other Example
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rule

/ruːl/
Main Example

The judge will rule on the case tomorrow.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To decide or determine something, often in a formal way.

Other Example
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Synonyms

rule

/ruːl/
Main Example

You must follow the rule in the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A statement that tells what is allowed or what will happen in a certain situation.

Other Example

Please read the rules before starting.

The teacher explained the new rule.

Everyone must obey the safety rule.

Synonyms

house rules

school rules

traffic rules

Synonyms

guideline

regulation

law

rule

/ruːl/
Main Example

The king will rule the country.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To control or govern something, often by making decisions or laws.

Other Example

The teacher will rule the classroom.

The council will rule on the new law.

She hopes to rule the team effectively.

Synonyms

rule a country

rule by law

rule of thumb

Synonyms

govern

control

administer

rule

/ruːl/
en-us undefinedrule
Main Example

There is a rule for how to write essays.

Example context
en-us flagThere is a rule for how to write essays.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A principle or guideline that is followed in a particular area or activity.

Other Example

Every game has its own set of rules.

en-us flagEvery game has its own set of rules.

Follow the rules to stay safe.

en-us flagFollow the rules to stay safe.

Teachers enforce the rules in the classroom.

en-us flagTeachers enforce the rules in the classroom.
Synonyms

follow a rule

en-us flagfollow a rule

break a rule

en-us flagbreak a rule

set of rules

en-us flagset of rules
Synonyms

guideline

principle

law

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