A1verb1K

Run

UK /["/rʌn/","/rʌnz/","/ræn/","/ˈrʌnɪŋ/"]/US /["/rʌn/","/rʌnz/","/ræn/","/ˈrʌnɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to move using your legs, going faster than when you walk

In simple words: to move quickly on your feet

Examples

  • I like to run every morning to stay healthy.
  • She needs to run to catch the bus.
  • He will run the meeting tomorrow.
  • The computer program will run smoothly after the update.
  • They have a plan to run a charity event this weekend.

Usage notes

Commonly used in many contexts, from physical activity to operating machines and systems. In formal contexts, consider specifying the type of run (e.g., 'run a meeting'). 'Run' can be informal in conversations about hobbies or fitness.

Grammar pattern

run + object (for running a race) or standalone

Memory hint

Think 'run like the wind' to remember the speed and movement involved.

Collocations

  • fast
  • quickly
  • blindly
  • begin to
  • start to
  • get up and
  • down
  • into
  • out of
  • efficiently
  • properly
  • well
  • try to
  • manage to
  • help (to)
  • regularly
  • late
  • between
  • from
  • to
  • efficiently
  • smoothly
  • continuously
  • on
  • be up and running
  • smoothly
  • concurrently
  • consecutively
  • successfully
  • unsuccessfully
  • for

Synonyms

  • organize

Antonyms

  • walk
  • sit
  • stay

Common mistakes

  • 'Run' is sometimes confused with 'jog' (running at a slow pace).
  • Learners may incorrectly use 'run' for things like 'I run a car' instead of 'I drive a car.'
  • 'Run' can be incorrectly used in past forms (e.g., 'runned' instead of 'ran').