reign
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- pronunciation:
- reIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
rule by a king or queen.
The queen's reign was fair and just. |
| definition 2: |
the period of one monarch's rule.
Shakespeare wrote his plays during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. |
| related words: |
government, term |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reigns, reigning, reigned |
| definition 1: |
to hold the power of a monarch; rule.
The king reigned for many years.- similar words:
- dominate, govern
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| definition 2: |
to have complete and widespread control or influence.
Terror reigned during the long years of war.- similar words:
- dominate
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| related words: |
lead |
The words
reign,
rain, and
rein sound alike but have different meanings.