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UK//ræn tə ðə dɔː//US//ræn tə ðə dɔr//

Meaning of Ran to the door

Moved quickly towards a door.

In simple words: quickly moved to the entrance of a building

Ran to the door in a sentence

  • She quickly **ran to the door** when she heard the knock.
  • The dog **ran to the door**, excited to greet its owner.
  • In a hurry, he **ran to the door** just before it closed.

How to use Ran to the door

Use in storytelling or when describing actions. Avoid in formal writing. Works well in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

ran + to + location

Memory hint

Picture someone dashing towards a door, as if they're racing to get inside.

Related words

Collocations with Ran to the door

  • ran to the rescue
  • ran to the finish
  • ran to catch

Synonyms for Ran to the door

  • hurried to the door
  • sprinted to the door
  • rushed to the door

Opposites of Ran to the door

  • walked away
  • stayed put
  • lingered

Common mistakes with Ran to the door

  • Using 'run' instead of 'ran' for past actions.
  • Confusing 'to' with 'at' in directional phrases.
  • Forgetting to specify the subject who ran.

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Frequently asked questions about Ran to the door

What does Ran to the door mean?

quickly moved to the entrance of a building

What is the definition of Ran to the door?

Moved quickly towards a door.

How do you use Ran to the door in a sentence?

She quickly **ran to the door** when she heard the knock.

Can you give another example of Ran to the door?

The dog **ran to the door**, excited to greet its owner.

What are synonyms for Ran to the door?

Common alternatives include hurried to the door, sprinted to the door, rushed to the door.

What is the opposite of Ran to the door?

Opposite meanings include walked away, stayed put, lingered.

What words go with Ran to the door?

It commonly pairs with ran to the rescue, ran to the finish, ran to catch.

What are common mistakes when using Ran to the door?

Using 'run' instead of 'ran' for past actions. Confusing 'to' with 'at' in directional phrases. Forgetting to specify the subject who ran.

How do you pronounce Ran to the door?

US: //ræn tə ðə dɔr//, UK: //ræn tə ðə dɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ran to the door?

Use in storytelling or when describing actions. Avoid in formal writing. Works well in casual conversations.