1. (noun)rule, regulation a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior Synonyms: rule, convention, regulation, normal, regularization, ordinance, principle, regularisation, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, regulating, dominion
2. (noun)convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula something regarded as a normative example Synonyms: form, expression, ruler, practice, regulation, radiation diagram, formula, dominion, principle, rule, figure, approach pattern, chemical formula, linguistic rule, shape, radiation pattern, prescript, blueprint, traffic pattern, conventionalism, conventionality, recipe, pattern, convening, convention, design, normal
3. (noun)rule, prescript prescribed guide for conduct or action Synonyms: rule, convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
4. (noun)rule, linguistic rule (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice Synonyms: rule, convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
5. (noun)principle, rule a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct Synonyms: precept, rationale, convention, rule, normal, pattern, principle, ruler, prescript, regulation, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
6. (noun)rule the duration of a monarch's or government's power Synonyms: convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
7. (noun)dominion, rule dominance or power through legal authority Synonyms: principle, convention, rule, normal, territory, pattern, territorial dominion, ruler, prescript, district, regulation, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
8. (noun)rule directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted Synonyms: convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
9. (noun)rule any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order Synonyms: convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
10. (noun)principle, rule a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system Synonyms: precept, rationale, convention, rule, normal, pattern, principle, ruler, prescript, regulation, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
11. (noun)rule, formula (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems Synonyms: rule, convention, regulation, normal, principle, chemical formula, ruler, prescript, pattern, formula, expression, linguistic rule, recipe, dominion
12. (verb)rule, ruler 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 Synonyms: rule, convention, regulation, normal, principle, ruler, prescript, pattern, swayer, formula, linguistic rule, dominion
14. (verb)rule, decree decide with authority Synonyms: find, predominate, harness, dominate, rule, prevail, govern, decree, reign, rein
15. (verb)predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance Synonyms: eclipse, govern, dominate, reign, predominate, rein, endure, overshadow, hold, overtop, overlook, run, prevail, rule, obtain, hulk, harness, loom, find, tower, command, persist, triumph, decree, master, die hard
16. (verb)rule, find decide on and make a declaration about Synonyms: line up, detect, recover, find oneself, get, get hold, predominate, rein, find, dominate, retrieve, rule, notice, chance, reign, determine, see, find out, govern, come up, decree, encounter, happen, receive, feel, harness, incur, observe, witness, ascertain, bump, prevail, regain, obtain, discover
17. (verb)rule have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac Synonyms: find, predominate, harness, dominate, prevail, govern, decree, reign, rein
18. (verb)rule mark or draw with a ruler Synonyms: find, predominate, harness, dominate, prevail, govern, decree, reign, rein
19. (verb)rule, harness, rein keep in check Synonyms: rein in, find, predominate, harness, tackle, dominate, rule, draw rein, prevail, govern, decree, reign, rein
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'rule'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. rule Govern carries the idea of authoritative administration or some exercise of authority that is at once effective and continuous; control is effective, but may be momentary or occasional. One cont Synonyms: govern, command, curb, influence, mold, reign over, rule, control, direct, manage, reign, restrain, sway Antonyms: be in subjection, be subject, comply, obey, submit, yield
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