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- pronunciation:
- reIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(usually plural) a set of leather straps attached to both ends of a horse's bridle bit. Using reins, a driver or rider can control the horse.
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| definition 2: |
a means of controlling or guiding.
The boss holds the reins of power in this company.In most classes the teacher holds the reins.- synonyms:
- check, curb
- similar words:
- limit
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| related words: |
bond, leash, tether |
adjective + (n.)rein
firm, free, full, leading, monetary, roan, slight, tight, tighter, trailing
verb + (n.)rein
clench,
clutch,
dismount,
flick,
gather,
give,
grab,
grasp,
grip,
hand,
haul,
hold,
inherit,
jerk,
keep,
lift,
loop,
loosen,
pick,
pull,
relax,
ride,
saw,
seize,
slap,
snap,
snatch,
strain,
struggle,
take,
tie,
tighten,
tug,
twitch,
yank
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(n.)rein
+ verb
attach, cluck, depict, drag, flip, gallop, guide, leap, loose, mount, rear, secure, shout, slow, steer, wrap
noun + (n.)rein
bridle, camel, driver, grip, hold, imagination, juror, leather, mare, mount, mule, pull, rider, saddle, steed, tug, wagon
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reins, reining, reined |
| definition 1: |
to stop, guide, or hold back by using reins (often followed by "in").
The rider reined in her horse.- similar words:
- bridle, hold, restrain
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| definition 2: |
to guide or control (often followed by "in").
I was very angry, but I reined in my temper.- synonyms:
- control, curb, guide, restrain
- similar words:
- bridle, contain, hold, subdue
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| related words: |
ride |
adverb + (v.)rein
tight
(v.)rein
+ adverb
increasingly
(v.)rein
+ noun
abuse,
ally,
anger,
appetite,
budget,
compensation,
cost,
deficit,
emotion,
excess,
expense,
finance,
growth,
guerrilla,
halt,
horse,
impulse,
inflation,
lawsuit,
legislator,
militia,
offense,
pony,
regulator,
spending,
sprawl,
stallion,
stop,
supply,
tactic,
temper,
tendency,
violence,
walk
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The words rein, rain, and reign sound alike but have different meanings.
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