Running: meaning, definitions and examples

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running

 

[ หˆrสŒnษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

exercise

The act or sport of moving rapidly on foot, typically over a short distance.

Synonyms

jogging, racing, sprinting

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys going for a run every morning.
  • He is training for a marathon and goes for a run every day.
  • I need to go for a quick run to clear my head.
  • Running is a great way to stay in shape.
  • I always feel energized after a good run.
Context #2 | Noun

liquid

The process or act of managing or operating something.

Synonyms

functioning, management, operation

Examples of usage

  • The daily running of the business is handled by the manager.
  • She is in charge of the day-to-day running of the office.
  • Efficient running of the machine requires regular maintenance.
  • He is responsible for the smooth running of the project.
  • The running of the company requires strategic planning.
Context #3 | Adjective

water

Flowing or moving water in a river, stream, or other body of water.

Synonyms

flowing, rushing, streaming

Examples of usage

  • The running water in the stream was crystal clear.
  • We could hear the sound of running water from the waterfall.
  • The ducks swam in the running river.
  • The running creek provided a soothing background noise.

Translations

Translations of the word "running" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bieganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท course

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correr

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤ›h

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท‘ๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlaup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correr

Etymology

The word 'running' originated from the Old English word 'rinnan', which means 'to flow, run'. It has been used in various contexts over the years, evolving to represent not only physical movement but also the operation or management of something. Running as a form of exercise has gained popularity in modern times due to its health benefits and accessibility. The adjective 'running' to describe flowing water has been used for centuries to depict the movement of water in rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,174, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.