Scrabble & Words with friends points
- rule is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
- rule is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
- rule is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6
Definition of rule
- (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice (noun)
Synonyms
- linguistic rule
- 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 (noun)
Synonyms
- ruler
- prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun)
Synonyms
- prescript
- a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (noun)
Examples
- it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
Synonyms
- regulation
- exercise authority over; as of nations (verb)
Synonyms
- govern
- decide with authority (verb)
Synonyms
- decree
- a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system (noun)
Examples
- the right-hand rule for inductive fields
Synonyms
- principle
- something regarded as a normative example (noun)
Examples
- violence is the rule not the exception
Synonyms
- convention
- formula
- normal
- pattern
- (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems (noun)
Examples
- he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
Synonyms
- formula
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (verb)
Synonyms
- dominate
- predominate
- prevail
- reign
- dominance or power through legal authority (noun)
Examples
- the rule of Caesar
Synonyms
- dominion
- decide on and make a declaration about (verb)
Synonyms
- find
- a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct (noun)
Synonyms
- principle
- keep in check (verb)
Examples
- rule one's temper
Synonyms
- harness
- rein
- any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order (noun)
Examples
- the rule of St. Dominic
- directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted (noun)
Examples
- he knew the rules of chess
- have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac (verb)
- mark or draw with a ruler (verb)
Examples
- rule the margins
- the duration of a monarch's or government's power (noun)
Examples
- during the rule of Elizabeth
See definition of rule in Merriam Webster