Master confusing words with ease
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 has to do with ruling or dominating, usually over a country.
- Think of "rein" as leather straps used to control a horse.
- Rein is something you can physically hold, while reign is more about power or control.
- If you imagine a king, he would be said to reign over his kingdom, not rein.
- When thinking of a horse rider, picture them holding the reins, not the reign.
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