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Reigning vs Ruling - What's the difference?

reigning | ruling | Synonyms |

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

(-)
  • 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)

    • ruling

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
    • the ruling monarch
    a ruling passion

    Synonyms

    * governing * reigning (of a monarch ) * in power (of a government; used after the noun )

    Derived terms

    * ruling gradient

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.

    • Synonyms

    * commandment, edict, order, rule

    Verb

    (head)

    • Anagrams

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