runs (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rʌnz/

Definition

To move at a speed faster than a walk, never touching the ground with both feet at the same time.

Examples

• She runs five miles every morning to stay fit.

• The children love to run around the park.

• He runs a successful business from his home office.

How to Use runs

run into (phrasal verb)

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

run out of (phrasal verb)

To use all of something so that none is left. — "We've run out of milk."

run over (phrasal verb)

To hit someone or something with a vehicle. — "The car ran over the dog."

run through (phrasal verb)

To practice or rehearse something. — "Let's run through the presentation one more time."

run for (prepositional phrase)

To compete in an election. — "She is running for governor."

Synonyms of runs

Words with a similar meaning to runs:

• jog
• sprint
• dash
• race

Antonyms of runs

Words with the opposite meaning to runs:

• walks
• stands

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