During group projects, one person’s bossiness can reign while everyone else just nods and glues things.
In my backpack, total disorder reigns; I found homework from a grade I haven’t even reached yet.
At the pet store, cuteness reigns so powerfully that my brain forgets we’re only allowed one goldfish.
When the fire alarm rings, confusion reigns as everyone argues about which shoe belongs to whom.
When the teacher says, "Pop quiz," pure terror reigns over every student’s face.
In the small ward, loneliness would reign until a boy's laugh arrived. Joy tried to reign; fear still reached in, but hope rose and began to reign. Nurses watched as warmth reclaimed the bed; love fought back and dared to reign. At last silence turned soft, and the child smiled, letting peace reign.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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