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We ran out of food

🇬🇧 UK //wi ræn aʊt əv fuːd// 🇺🇸 US //wi ræn aʊt ʌv fud//

Meaning of We ran out of food

To have no more of something available.

In simple words: We don't have any food left.

We ran out of food in a sentence

• After the party, we ran out of food quickly.
• We realized we ran out of food during the camping trip.
• If we ran out of food, we could order pizza.
• They always panic when they ran out of food for the kids.
• We ran out of food before the end of the week.

How to use We ran out of food

Use 'ran out of' in both spoken and written English when you want to express lacking something; avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

run out of + object

Memory hint

Imagine a runner leaving a race with an empty lunch box.

Related words

Collocations with We ran out of food

• run out of resources
• run out of supplies
• run out of time

Synonyms for We ran out of food

• deplete
• exhaust
• consume
• finish
• lack

Common mistakes with We ran out of food

• Confusing with 'run out' which means to hurry.
• Using the wrong tense, like saying 'we run out of food.'
• Incorrect object, such as saying 'we ran out the food.'

Frequently asked questions about We ran out of food

What does We ran out of food mean?

We don't have any food left.

What is the definition of We ran out of food?

To have no more of something available.

How do you use We ran out of food in a sentence?

After the party, we ran out of food quickly.

Can you give another example of We ran out of food?

We realized we ran out of food during the camping trip.

What are synonyms for We ran out of food?

Common alternatives include deplete, exhaust, consume, finish, lack.

What words go with We ran out of food?

It commonly pairs with run out of resources, run out of supplies, run out of time.

What are common mistakes when using We ran out of food?

Confusing with 'run out' which means to hurry. Using the wrong tense, like saying 'we run out of food.' Incorrect object, such as saying 'we ran out the food.'

How do you pronounce We ran out of food?

US: //wi ræn aʊt ʌv fud//, UK: //wi ræn aʊt əv fuːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We ran out of food?

Use 'ran out of' in both spoken and written English when you want to express lacking something; avoid in very formal contexts.