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
13. (verb) govern, rule
exercise authority over; as of nations
Synonyms: reign, rule, rein, predominate, regularize, harness, dominate, find, order, prevail, govern, decree, regulate, regularise
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
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