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- pronunciation:
- ruhn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- run into, run out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
runs, running, ran, run |
| definition 1: |
to make oneself go forward by moving the legs very fast.
I ran to the bus stop.
- similar words:
- dash, fly, jog, race, sprint, tear
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| definition 2: |
to try to be elected to a government office.
She is running for mayor in this year's election.- similar words:
- campaign, compete
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| definition 3: |
to work or operate; function.
This car runs on electricity, not gasoline.This business has been running for fourteen years.- synonyms:
- function, operate, work
- similar words:
- act, behave, go, handle, manage, perform
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| definition 4: |
to flow or spread.
The river runs fast.Paint is running down the wall.- synonyms:
- flow, stream
- similar words:
- discharge, empty, move, pour, rush, spill, spread
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| definition 5: |
to move between places at planned times.
The bus to town runs every two hours.- similar words:
- go, travel
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| definition 6: |
to make something function; operate.
Do you know how to run this machine?- synonyms:
- drive, operate
- similar words:
- use, work
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| definition 7: |
to manage or keep in operation.
He ran a shoe business for twenty years.- synonyms:
- manage, operate, own
- similar words:
- direct, handle, hold
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| related words: |
carry, exercise, lead |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of running.
He goes for a long run every morning. |
| related words: |
batch, competition, contest, drive, line, use |
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| phrase: |
run into, run out |
Word Builder: run +
- runner1:
a person who runs.
- runner2:
a long, narrow covering for a floor or table.
- runner3:
the long, thin metal piece on which a sled slides.
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