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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əz ə ˈrul/ · UK /əz ə ˈruːl/
as a rule means: In most situations, although there can be exceptions.
adverb
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In most situations, although there can be exceptions.
- As a rule, I walk home.
- We do not work Sundays as a rule.
- As a rule, these plants need little water.
Questions about as a rule
What does as a rule mean?
In most situations, although there can be exceptions.
What is as a rule in other languages?
Türkçe: genellikle · Español: por lo general · Français: en général · Deutsch: in der Regel · Italiano: di solito · 日本語: たいてい
How do you pronounce as a rule?
In American English /əz ə ˈrul/; in British English /əz ə ˈruːl/.
How do you use as a rule in a sentence?
As a rule, I walk home. We do not work Sundays as a rule.
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