Difference between Ruler and Rule

What is the difference between Ruler and Rule?

Ruler as a noun is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure. while Rule as a noun is a regulation, law, guideline.

Ruler

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure. A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

Example sentence: I want to be Ruler of the Exumas. I like the sound of it. I want to become Kurtz and live like in 'Lord of the Flies.'

Rule

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A regulation, law, guideline.A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.Something to keep order.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.To excel.

We hope you now know whether to use Ruler or Rule in your sentence.

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