Cool MateMeaning of We're going to run out
To use up all of something, leaving none left.
In simple words: We will not have any more.
We're going to run out in a sentence
- The team is concerned that we will run out of time before finishing the project.
- Make sure to refill the ink; we don’t want to run out during the presentation.
How to use We're going to run out
Use this expression to describe the depletion of resources. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but is more common in spoken English.
Grammar pattern
run out + object
Memory hint
Imagine a running person emptying a bottle until it's all gone.
Related words
Collocations with We're going to run out
- run out of time
- run out of gas
- run out of money
- run out of patience
- run out of ideas
Common mistakes with We're going to run out
- Confusing 'run out' with 'run over', which has a different meaning.
- Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'We're going to run out' without specifying what is running out.
Compare We're going to run out with Deplete, Exhaust, Consume, Drain
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Frequently asked questions about We're going to run out
What does We're going to run out mean?
We will not have any more.
What is the definition of We're going to run out?
To use up all of something, leaving none left.
How do you use We're going to run out in a sentence?
The team is concerned that we will run out of time before finishing the project.
Can you give another example of We're going to run out?
Make sure to refill the ink; we don’t want to run out during the presentation.
What are synonyms for We're going to run out?
Common alternatives include deplete, exhaust, consume, use up, drain.
What words go with We're going to run out?
It commonly pairs with run out of time, run out of gas, run out of money, run out of patience, run out of ideas.
What are common mistakes when using We're going to run out?
Confusing 'run out' with 'run over', which has a different meaning. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'We're going to run out' without specifying what is running out.
How do you pronounce We're going to run out?
US: //rʌn aʊt//, UK: //rʌn aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use We're going to run out?
Use this expression to describe the depletion of resources. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but is more common in spoken English.