Cool MateMeaning of Reign
the period during which a king, queen, emperor, etc. rules
In simple words: The time a king or queen rules a country.
Reign in a sentence
- By the end of his reign, the vast empire was in decline.
- The house was built during the reign of Henry VIII.
- Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United
- The story only came out during the final days of his reign as Chief Executive.
How to use Reign
Used when discussing monarchy or leadership. Avoid in casual conversation about everyday leadership unless you are being metaphorical.
Grammar pattern
reign + over + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'rain' — picture a king raining over his kingdom.
Related words
Collocations with Reign
- reign supreme
- reign over
- long reign
- period of reign
Common mistakes with Reign
- Confusing 'reign' with 'rain'.
- Using 'reign' in a non-monarchical context.
- Incorrectly using 'reign' in the past tense without context.
Reign appears in
Reign in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حكم
الوقت الذي يحكم فيه ملك أو ملكة بلدًا ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রাজত্ব
রাজা বা রানীর দেশ শাসনের সময়কাল।
- GermanDeutsch
Herrschaft
Die Zeit, in der ein König oder eine Königin ein Land regiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Reinado
El tiempo que un rey o reina gobierna un país.
- Persianفارسی
سلطنت، دوره حکومت
زمانی که یک پادشاه یا ملکه بر کشوری حکومت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Règne
Le temps pendant lequel un roi ou une reine dirige un pays.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शासनकाल
वह समय जब कोई राजा या रानी किसी देश पर शासन करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Regno
Il tempo in cui un re o una regina governa un paese.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Reinado
O tempo que um rei ou rainha governa um país.
- RussianРусский
Правление
Время, когда король или королева управляют страной.
- Urduاردو
دورہِ حکومت، راج
بادشاہ یا ملکہ کا ملک پر حکومت کرنے کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
统治，在位
国王或女王统治一个国家的时期。
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Frequently asked questions about Reign
What does Reign mean?
The time a king or queen rules a country.
What is the definition of Reign?
the period during which a king, queen, emperor, etc. rules
How do you use Reign in a sentence?
By the end of his reign, the vast empire was in decline.
Can you give another example of Reign?
The house was built during the reign of Henry VIII.
What are synonyms for Reign?
Common alternatives include rule, govern, lead, command.
What is the opposite of Reign?
Opposite meanings include recession, abdication, anarchy, disorder.
What words go with Reign?
It commonly pairs with reign supreme, reign over, long reign, period of reign.
What are common mistakes when using Reign?
Confusing 'reign' with 'rain'. Using 'reign' in a non-monarchical context. Incorrectly using 'reign' in the past tense without context.
How do you pronounce Reign?
US: /["/reɪn/"]/, UK: /["/reɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Reign formal or informal?
"Reign" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Reign?
Used when discussing monarchy or leadership. Avoid in casual conversation about everyday leadership unless you are being metaphorical.
What CEFR level is Reign?
"Reign" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.