Reigning vs Ruling - What's the difference?
reigning | ruling | Synonyms |
Currently ruling or holding a position.
That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
Ruling is a synonym of reigning.
As adjectives the difference between reigning and ruling
is that reigning is currently ruling or holding a position while ruling is that rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.As verbs the difference between reigning and ruling
is that reigning is present participle of reign while ruling is present participle of lang=en.As a noun ruling is
an order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.reigning
English
Adjective
(-)- The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won.
Verb
(head)ruling
English
Adjective
(head)- the ruling monarch
- a ruling passion