Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruled
verb (past tense of rule)
/ruːld/
Definition
Having control or authority over something or someone.
Examples
- The country was ruled by a benevolent monarch.
- She ruled her domain with kindness and justice.
- The king ruled for over three decades before abdicating.
Meaning
The term ‘ruled’ refers to the state of being governed or managed by a person or set of laws. It indicates a condition where decisions and actions are directed by someone in power.
Synonyms
- governed
- controlled
- administered
- dominated
- led
