rule
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English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #1,445
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
something regarded as a normative example
verb
exercise authority over; as of nations
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈuːl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural rules
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge tha
something regarded as a normative example
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
prescribed guide for conduct or action
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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