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rule

rule

Meaning of rule

instruction saying what is allowed or required

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British English/ruːl/
American English/ruːl/
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rule with German translation

rule usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Our teacher explained the rule clearly.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

You must follow the rule in class.

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rule belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ruleRegel
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riceReis
butterButter
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momMama

rule synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rule / law / regulation / decree / ordinance / commandment

🇬🇧English

an official rule made by a government; stronger and more formal than rule

A1Very Often

It is against the law to drive without a license.

🇬🇧English

an official rule or set of rules that controls a process or activity

A1Often

New safety regulations were introduced at work.

D
🇬🇧English
decree

an official order made by a ruler or government, often very authoritative

A1Rarely

The king issued a decree banning the practice.

O
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ordinance

a law or official rule made by a local authority

A1Rarely

The city passed an ordinance about parking.

C
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commandment

a very important moral or religious rule, especially in religion

A1Rarely

One commandment says not to steal.

G
🇬🇧English
guideline

a helpful rule or recommendation that shows the right way to do something

A1Often

These are guidelines, not strict rules.

🇬🇧English

something that is necessary and must be done or met

A1Very Often

A passport is a requirement for travel.

🇬🇧English

a rule that limits what people can do

A1Often

There are restrictions on smoking in public places.

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How to pronounce rule and what this word means

rule means rule. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rule

/ruːl/

rule translation

rule

rule examples

Our teacher explained the rule clearly.

rule transcription

/ruːl/, /ruːl/

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rule meaning: what does it mean?

instruction saying what is allowed or required

rule pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rule is pronounced as /ruːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rule definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Our teacher explained the rule clearly. Translation: Наш учитель ясно объяснил правило.

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