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ruled
roold
Ruled (adj) means marked with straight printed or drawn lines. Example: “He wrote his notes on ruled paper.”
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Marked with straight printed or drawn lines.
"He wrote his notes on ruled paper."
"Children practise their handwriting on ruled paper so that every line stays straight."
"I bought a ruled notebook because plain pages make my writing slope."
How to use ruled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes paper or a surface printed with straight guide lines.
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ruled paper
ruled notebook
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What does “ruled” mean?
The word “ruled” means marked with straight printed or drawn lines. In plain terms, describes paper or a surface printed with straight guide lines.
How do you pronounce “ruled”?
“Ruled” is pronounced roold (/ɹuːld/ in IPA).
How do you use “ruled” in a sentence?
Here is “ruled” used in a sentence: “He wrote his notes on ruled paper.”
What is the opposite of “ruled”?
The opposite of “ruled” — its antonyms — is unruled.
What part of speech is “ruled”?
“Ruled” is an adjective.
Is “ruled” a common word?
“Ruled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'ruled' and 'lined' paper?
'Ruled' and 'lined' paper mean essentially the same thing: paper printed with straight horizontal lines to write on. 'Ruled' is the more traditional or technical term, while 'lined' is the everyday word, and both contrast with plain or blank paper.
What is the difference between 'ruled' and 'unruled' paper?
'Ruled' paper is printed with straight lines as a writing guide, while 'unruled' (or plain) paper has no lines at all. Writers choose ruled paper for neat handwriting and unruled paper for drawing, diagrams, or free-form notes.
What is 'feint ruled' paper?
'Feint ruled' paper is printed with faint, lightly coloured horizontal lines that guide writing without being distracting. Here 'feint' is a printing term referring to the pale, subtle appearance of the lines.
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