Simple meaning
What does Ruler mean?
Ruler means a leader, or a measuring tool.
Dictionary definition
A person who leads a country or territory, or a tool used to measure length.
Example sentences
Ruler in a sentence
easy
The ruler marked the map scale.
medium
The story described an ancient ruler.
hard
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Synonyms
Words like Ruler
Antonyms
Opposite words
followerUse for someone not in leadership.
estimateUse for measuring without a ruler tool.
Word family
Ruler word family
Base word
ruler
verb
rule
To lead or govern.
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What can ruler mean?
Ruler has both social studies and math meanings depending on context.
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