Progression and Rule

Progression

Progression noun - A series of things linked together.

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Rule and progression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Progression".

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Progression and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Progression" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

old	old progression	old rule
female	female progression	female rule
similar	similar progression	similar rule
normal	normal progression	normal rule
Other adjectives: usual, common, set, certain, standard, popular, actual, little, strict, main, general, basic.

Rule of Three: After Lucy is initially attacked by Dracula, the progression of her vampirism is reflected in what happens when she asks each of her three suitors to kiss her.

Source: Film / Bram Stoker's Dracula
Rule of Symbolism: Sunny's eggs, as their condition represents (and sometimes foreshadows) the progression of the Snakes.

Source: Video Game / Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Rule of Cool: There is absolutely zero logical plot progression, however, there are legs made out of pistols, vampire caveman on Mars and a cursed book with pages MADE OUT OF LASERS and words made out of dragons, made out of motorcycles, making godless love to headless women.

Source: Fanfic / Thirty Hs

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