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Reigning vs Reining - What's the difference?

reigning | reining |

As verbs the difference between reigning and reining

is that reigning is present participle of reign while reining is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective reigning

is currently ruling or holding a position.

reigning

English

Adjective

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  • Currently ruling or holding a position.
    • The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won.

    Verb

    (head)

    • reining

    English

    Verb

    (head)