Meaning
To rule means to have control or power over something or someone.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "rule" with "ruler," which is a person who governs.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
usually
plans
the
weekend
at
her
house
,
and
she
likes
to
rule
the
kitchen
when
she
cooks
dinner
.
Her
brother
helps
with
the
shopping
so
they
can
finish
early
.
They
discuss
the
menu
and
try
new
recipes
together
.
If
a
meal
needs
more
salt
,
they
change
it
and
everyone
tastes
the
food
before
serving
.
After
dinner
,
they
clean
the
kitchen
and
talk
about
the
day
.
Common Phrases
rule a country
rule by law
rule out
Synonyms
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