Reigning

verb

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.verbTo exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

"He reigned in an autocratic manner."

2.verbTo reign over (a country)

3.verbTo be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.

4.verbTo be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

"Silence reigned."

5.adjectiveCurrently ruling or holding a position.

"The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."

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