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run

 
pronunciation:
ruhn
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
run away
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part of speech: verb
inflections: runs, running, ran, run
definition 1: When you run, you make yourself go forward by moving your legs very fast. When you run, both of your feet are off the ground for a very, very short time.
Lori had to run to her bus stop so she wouldn't miss her bus.Manny's brother runs around the track every morning before school.
 
similar words:
bolt, bound, dash, fly, race, sprint, tear
definition 2: When a liquid runs, it moves or spreads over a surface.
Lisa spilled her water bottle, and water ran all over the table.
synonyms:
flow, stream
similar words:
course, empty, issue, move, pour, rush, spill, spread
definition 3: When you run to a place like a room in your house or to a store, you make a quick trip there and back.
Can you run downstairs and get me my jacket?Dad said he was just going to run to the store for some bread.
synonyms:
dash, pop
similar words:
course, fly, hurry, race, rush
definition 4: When the bus runs twice a day, it means that the bus moves between places twice a day.
The subway runs every half hour.
similar words:
go, travel
definition 5: When a machine is running, it is working and using power. When you turn on a machine, it starts to run.
I can always hear the washing machine when it's running because of how loud it is.
synonyms:
function, operate, work
similar words:
act, behave, go, handle, manage, perform
definition 6: When someone runs for president or other position in government, they try to be elected to that position. They announce that they want to be in that position, and they do things so that people will vote for them.
Our mayor will be running for governor of the state in next year's election.
similar words:
compete
definition 7: When a road runs for ten miles, it means that the road continues for ten miles.
This highway runs for hundreds of miles.
synonyms:
stay
similar words:
continue, extend, go, remain
definition 8: When a stocking runs, it means that some threads in the stocking break and it causes an opening that looks like a line going up the stocking.
Eleanor needed to buy new tights for dance class because her old ones had started to run.
similar words:
tear
definition 9: When you run a certain distance, it means that you travel over that distance by moving your legs forward very quickly, sometimes with both feet off the ground.
Mike was proud of himself for being able to run a mile without any breaks.Joe was tired after running five blocks.
similar words:
race, sprint
definition 10: When you run a race, you perform in a race by running.
Alexa ran a race against her brother and won.
similar words:
compete in, do, race
definition 11: When you run a machine or an engine, you make it work.
Kelvin's dad ran the dishwasher after dinner.
synonyms:
drive, operate
similar words:
propel, use, work
definition 12: When you run something like a business or school, you manage it or keep it going.
Lucy's parents run a restaurant together.
synonyms:
head, manage, operate, own
similar words:
direct, handle, hold, supervise
definition 13: When a newspaper runs an ad to sell cars, it means that it publishes the ad.
The clothing store ran an ad to promote their big sale.
synonyms:
issue, print, publish
similar words:
circulate, produce
definition 14: When a driver runs a stop sign, they drive past the stop sign and through the intersection without stopping.
Running a stop sign or a traffic light when it is red is dangerous and against the law.There was an accident after a driver ran a stop sign and hit another car.
similar words:
speed through
definition 15: If you run a risk of something bad happening, you do a certain thing even though it makes it possible for this bad thing to happen.
Firefighters run the risk of getting hurt every time they do their job putting out fires.Greg didn't want to run the risk of getting in trouble, so he didn't go with his friends that night.
similar words:
assume, encounter, meet, take
definition 16: When someone runs you off a path or road, they hit against you or ride too close to you so that you go off the path or road.
Russell was on his bike when another kid on a bike ran him off the sidewalk and made him fall onto the grass.
similar words:
bump, drive, edge, force, push
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A run is an act or time of running. When you go for a run, you go outside and exercise by running.
Michelle was proud of her run because it was the fastest of all the girls'.After work, Keenan's mom takes a long run through the park.
definition 2: A run is a race in which people run.
Alana finished the run against her classmates in twelve minutes.
synonyms:
race
definition 3: A run is a score in baseball.
Our team scored four runs in the last inning.
definition 4: When someone makes a run for pizza, it means that they make a quick trip to get pizza.
My mom asked my dad if he could make a run to the store to get eggs and sugar.
synonyms:
trip
similar words:
errand
definition 5: When someone makes a run for office, they try to win an election for office.
The man's run for mayor ended after he lost to his opponent.
definition 6: When you have the run of the house, it means that you are free to use the house and go anywhere in it.
Our dog has the run of the house, but he usually sleeps in my room at night.
definition 7: When you are having a run of something, it means that this thing is happening in your life many times in a row.
The singer had a run of big hits over the last decade.The man's run of good luck came to an end when he suddenly lost his wallet and his phone.
synonyms:
stretch
similar words:
flow
definition 8: A run is an enclosed outdoor space for animals, designed so that they can run.
They built a run for the dog behind the garage.
synonyms:
pen
definition 9: When you have a run in your stocking, you have a place in your stocking where stitches have broken.
Janelle's stocking got a run when she fell.
phrase: run away
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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