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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 is associated with kings, queens, and monarchs ruling over a kingdom.
- Rein is connected to controlling and directing, like how reins are used to control a horse.
- Think of reign as relating to royalty and power, while rein deals with control and guidance.
- The word reign often connotes a period of rule, whereas rein can imply restraint and direction.
- Remember reign with the kings crown, and rein with the horses bridle.
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