What does RULED mean?

Heres the information you requested: ruled

Part of speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of "rule"

Pronunciations: US: /ruːld/; UK: /ruːld/

Origin and usage: The verb "rule" originated from Old English "rīcian" meaning "to reign, rule". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century and has various meanings including "to exercise control or authority", "to be in charge of", and "to govern".

Synonyms: governed, controlled, managed, directed, led

Related 5 letter words: ruler, rules, ruley, rulot, rulps

Example sentences:

  • She ruled the country for over a decade.
  • The teacher ruled the test invalid due to cheating.
  • The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
  • The new regulations ruled out any possibility of further expansion.


Related 5 Letter Words List