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reign
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- pronunciation:
- reIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
rule by a monarch.
- synonyms:
- monarchy
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| definition 2: |
the period of a particular monarch's rule.
- synonyms:
- dynasty, rule
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| definition 3: |
complete and pervasive dominance, or the period during which such dominance is exercised.
The first nuclear bombing initiated a reign of fear.- synonyms:
- rule, tyranny
- similar words:
- domination
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| related words: |
ascendancy, domain, government, tenure, term |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
reigns, reigning, reigned |
| definition 1: |
to exercise the authority of a monarch; act as an absolute ruler.
Queen Elizabeth I of England reigned from 1558 to 1603.- synonyms:
- rule
- similar words:
- dominate, govern, tyrannize
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| definition 2: |
to have complete and pervasive control or influence; prevail or predominate.
Terror reigned after the bomb attack.- synonyms:
- prevail, rule
- similar words:
- dominate, govern, obtain, permeate, predominate
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| related words: |
lead, prevail, rule |
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The words reign, rain, and rein sound alike but have different meanings.
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