Rain vs Reign vs Rein in Bhabhi Ji ghar pe hain style

Rain vs Reign vs Rein

Rain refers to precipitation (water that comes down from clouds).

Reign refers to a period of time or a demonstration of sovereign power.

Rein is a strap, usually leather, for controlling an animal, especially a horse.

Rein

Rein as a noun refers to a leather strap fastened on to a horse's bridle and used to control the horse. As a verb, to rein means to check or guide a horse using the reins.

"One should be a kind rider and pull only gently on a horse's rein."

"Sultan the horse had purple reins as he liked to be fancy."

"If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

"He assumed the reins of government last month."

Rein is also the spelling you want in the phrase free rein. When you have a horse you trust, you give it free rein &ndash the freedom to make its own way. In contrast, when you watch or control a horse carefully, you keep it under tight rein. So, having free rein to do something means you have full freedom to do as you please.

"When the cat reached the weight of twenty pounds, the caretaker decided he needed to rein in his overeating."

"The couple while analyzing their monthly budget realized that they need to rein in their spending."

Reign

Reign as a noun means the period during which one occupies the throne; royal rule; dominating power. As a verb, reign means to rule or to possess supreme power over something or someone.

"Queen Elizabeth I reigned over England between 1558 to 1603."

"People were very happy during the reign of Akbar-The Great."

"The boss’s last day of work ended his reign of terror at the office."

Rain

Rain is a noun or verb and refers to the water that drops from the sky.

"The crops have not been healthy this year due to less rain."

"Don’t go out to play in rain."

Figurative meanings can also be added to this word ‘rain’ such as describing things that appear in abundance.

"The shop is raining prizes this festive season."

"The police fired a rain of bullets into the crowd."

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