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auction
Noun
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An auction is a sale where the goods are sold to the person who offers the most money.
She wanted to sell her house at auction because she hoped to get a higher price.
auction
Verb
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To auction is to sell goods to the person who offers the most money.
He auctioned the house on Saturday morning.
rule
Noun
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A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
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A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
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A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
rule
Verb
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When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
The king has ruled for 33 years.