Run: meaning, definitions and examples

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run

[ rʌn ]

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physical activity

Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all feet on the ground at the same time.

Synonyms

dash, race, sprint

Examples of usage

He ran as fast as he could to catch the bus.
She ran a marathon last weekend.
The dog ran after the ball.

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sport

An act or instance of running, often a race.

Synonyms

jog, race, sprint

Examples of usage

He won the 100-meter run.
She participated in the relay run.

Translations

Translations of the word "run" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correr

🇮🇳 दौड़ना

🇩🇪 laufen

rennen
betreiben

🇮🇩 lari

🇺🇦 бігти

🇵🇱 biegać

🇯🇵 走る (はしる)

🇫🇷 courir

🇪🇸 correr

🇹🇷 koşmak

🇰🇷 달리다

🇸🇦 يجري

🇨🇿 běžet

🇸🇰 bežať

🇨🇳 跑 (pǎo)

🇸🇮 teči

🇮🇸 hlaupa

🇰🇿 жүгіру

🇬🇪 გარბენა

🇦🇿 qaçmaq

🇲🇽 correr

Word origin

The word 'run' has Germanic origins, derived from the Old English word 'rinnan'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of moving quickly on foot. Over time, 'run' has evolved to have various meanings and uses, from physical activity to sports competitions.

See also: outrun, overrun, runaway, runnable, runner, runners, running, runoff, runs, runtime, runway.