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UK//juː ræn hɪm ˈəʊvə//US//ju ræn hɪm ˈoʊvɚ//

Meaning of You ran him over

To hit and pass over someone with a vehicle.

In simple words: You hit him with your vehicle.

You ran him over in a sentence

  • He didn't see the crossing guard and accidentally ran him over.
  • During the accident, she ran him over while reversing.
  • They were terrified when they realized they ran the dog over.
  • I can't believe you ran him over without even stopping!
  • The driver was arrested after he ran a cyclist over.

How to use You ran him over

Typically used to describe an accident involving a vehicle. It is a neutral phrase but can sound harsh depending on the context. Avoid in sensitive discussions about accidents.

Grammar pattern

ran + object + over

Memory hint

Think of 'running over' a speed bump: both involve a vehicle passing over something.

Related words

Collocations with You ran him over

  • accidentally run over
  • safely run over
  • was run over
  • ran over by a vehicle
  • could have run over

Synonyms for You ran him over

Common mistakes with You ran him over

  • Confused with 'run over' as in 'surpass' population
  • Incorrectly using present tense with 'ran' in past events

Compare You ran him over with Hit, Strike

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Frequently asked questions about You ran him over

What does You ran him over mean?

You hit him with your vehicle.

What is the definition of You ran him over?

To hit and pass over someone with a vehicle.

How do you use You ran him over in a sentence?

He didn't see the crossing guard and accidentally ran him over.

Can you give another example of You ran him over?

During the accident, she ran him over while reversing.

What are synonyms for You ran him over?

Common alternatives include knock over, hit, collide with, strike, mow down.

What words go with You ran him over?

It commonly pairs with accidentally run over, safely run over, was run over, ran over by a vehicle, could have run over.

What are common mistakes when using You ran him over?

Confused with 'run over' as in 'surpass' population Incorrectly using present tense with 'ran' in past events

How do you pronounce You ran him over?

US: //ju ræn hɪm ˈoʊvɚ//, UK: //juː ræn hɪm ˈəʊvə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You ran him over?

Typically used to describe an accident involving a vehicle. It is a neutral phrase but can sound harsh depending on the context. Avoid in sensitive discussions about accidents.