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Reign vs. Rein
Reign
/reɪn/Examples:
Judge Blount glared at him with apoplectic countenance, and silence reigned.And woman, lovely woman, reigns alone.To reign in my place and stead?
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Rein
/reɪn/Examples:
She had to rein in her excitement for the big reveal.He struggled to rein in his spending habits after the holidays.The manager reined in unnecessary expenses to boost profits.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Reign typically involves ruling or having control over a kingdom or empire. Think of a king or queen to remember reign.
- Rein is related to controlling a horse, like pulling on its reins. To remember this, think of horseback riding or a wagon.
- Both words sound similar but reign has a majestic, royal connotation, while rein has a more physical, tactile usage.
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