ran (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ræn/

Definition

Past tense of 'run': moved rapidly on foot.

Examples

• He ran a marathon last year.

• The children ran across the playground.

• She ran to catch the bus.

How to Use ran

run into (phrasal verb)

Meet someone by chance. — "I ran into an old friend at the supermarket."

run out of (phrasal verb)

Exhaust the supply of something. — "We ran out of milk this morning."

run over (phrasal verb)

Hit someone or something with a vehicle. — "Be careful not to run over the cat."

run away (phrasal verb)

Escape or leave secretly. — "The child ran away from home."

run a risk (collocation)

Be in a situation where there is a danger of something bad happening. — "If you don't study, you run a risk of failing the exam."

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