Rule : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'rule': discover synonyms for the word rule, such as decree or regulation.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as rule. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "": decree and principle.


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Synonyms for rule sorted by degree of synonymy

List of synonyms for rule Degree of synonymy of rule Frequency in the language
decree
   30046 1.92  
regulation
   30045 2.47  
govern
   30045 1.22  
convention
   30043 12.33  
prescript
   30042  
principle
   30041 7.75  
dominate
   30039 1.86  
normal
   30036 70.37  
pattern
   30031 14.47  
reign
   30031 3.12  
predominate
   30026 0.06  
prevail
   30026 2.10  
find
   30019 830.96  
formula
   29979 7.86  
ruler
   29941 3.18  
dominion
   29934 1.14  
harness
   29864 2.61  
rein
   29826 0.76  
regulate
   20048 0.76  

Lexical field of "rule"

decree
principle
regulation
govern
ruler
formula
reign
pattern
prevail
dominion
rein
predominate
dominate
normal
find
convention
prescript
harness
linguistic rule
law
regulations
statute
regime
doctrine
policy
norms
clause
governing
maxim
norm
principles
requirement
provisions
clauses
procedure
rulers
governed
legislation
stipulation
bylaw
governs
provision
criterion
plan
domination
order
standard
subsection
practice
hegemony