Ruled

Pronunciation: /ˈruːld/

Ruled (verb)

  1. controlled or led a country or group of people.
  2. made an official decision or judgment about something.

Examples

  • The country was ruled by a fair leader.
  • The city was ruled with strict laws.

Common collocations: ruled by law, ruled with an iron fist, ruled in favor, ruled against, ruled notebook

Ruled (adjective)

  1. having straight lines printed on paper for writing.

Examples

  • She wrote her notes on ruled paper.
  • Ruled notebooks are useful for neat handwriting.

Synonyms of Ruled

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ruled

  • describing a lack of control or order
  • describing something not governed or managed