verb๐ShareTo run."The children ran quickly to school. "actionsportphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAct or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet."I just got back from my morning run."actionsportwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAct or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip."I need to make a run to the store."actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA pleasure trip."The family took a run to the beach for a relaxing weekend. "entertainmentholidayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareFlight, instance or period of fleeing."The student's run from the classroom was brief, but it was enough to get him in trouble. "actioneventperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMigration (of fish)."The salmon run is a spectacular event each year. "fishanimalnaturebiologyecologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA group of fish that migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning."The salmon run is a spectacular natural event in the spring. "fishanimalnaturebiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA path taken by literal movement or figuratively"The park's winding run offered a beautiful route for our morning walk. "actionwaysportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn enclosure for an animal; a track or path along which something can travel."He set up a rabbit run."animalplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareRural landholding for farming, usually for running sheep, and operated by a runholder."The farmer inherited the sheep run, which provided a living for him and his family. "propertyagricultureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareState of being current; currency; popularity."The new dance craze has a lot of run right now; everyone is trying it. "businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareContinuous or sequential"The run of sunny days was perfect for outdoor activities. "processactiontimefrequencysystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA flow of liquid; a leak."The constant run of water from the faucet annoys me."physicssubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(West Virginia) A small creek or part thereof. (Compare Southern US branch and New York and New England brook.)"The military campaign near that creek was known as "The battle of Bull Run"."geographynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA quick pace, faster than a walk."He broke into a run."actionsportphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA sudden series of demands on a bank or other financial institution, especially characterised by great withdrawals."Financial insecurity led to a run on the banks, as customers feared for the security of their savings."financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny sudden large demand for something."There was a run on Christmas presents."economyfinancebusinessdemandessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareVarious horizontal dimensions or surfaces"The park has different runs for different ages of children. "areaspaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA standard or unexceptional group or category."He stood out from the usual run of applicants."typegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareIn sports"The school's track team won the city championship thanks to their excellent run. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA line of knit stitches that have unravelled, particularly in a nylon stocking."I have a run in my stocking."wearappearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve upward and inward."The ship's run is where the hull curves upwards and inwards toward the waterline. "nauticalpartsailingvehiclestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by licence of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes."The mine's run extended far beyond the property line, posing a safety concern for the neighboring farm. "geologydirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA pair or set of millstones."The old bakery used a set of heavy millstones, called a run, to grind the wheat. "machineutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move swiftly."The children ran across the playground. "actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(fluids) To flow."The water is running down the windowpane. "physicssubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled."The sailboat was running smoothly, catching the wind perfectly. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo control or manage, be in charge of."My mother runs the household efficiently. "businessjoborganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be a candidate in an election."I have decided to run for governor of California."politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make run in a race or an election."He ran his best horse in the Derby."politicsraceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo exert continuous activity; to proceed."to run through life; to run in a circle"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be presented in the media."Her picture ran on the front page of the newspaper."mediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo print or broadcast in the media."run a story; run an ad"mediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo smuggle (illegal goods)."to run guns; to run rum"actionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sort through a large volume of produce in quality control."The farmer's assistant ran through all the tomatoes, checking each one for blemishes before they were shipped to the market. "agriculturefoodqualitybusinessjobworkprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo extend or persist, statically or dynamically, through space or time."The long, winding road runs through the entire valley. "timephysicsprocessactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program."The school board will run a new program to improve student reading skills. "actionplanprocesscomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pass or go quickly in thought or conversation."to run from one subject to another"mindcommunicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become different in a way mentioned (usually to become worse)."Our supplies are running low."conditionqualitynegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cost a large amount of money."Buying a new laptop will run you a thousand dollars."financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf stitches or stitched clothing, to unravel."My stocking is running."wearmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation."She runs the possibility of a promotion through her mind all day. "mindphilosophyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to enter; to thrust."The teacher ran a new student into the classroom. "actiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven."The teacher ran the class discussion very smoothly. "actionbusinessmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine."to run a line"actionprocessmarkplanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo encounter or incur (a danger or risk)."The students ran the risk of failing the test if they didn't study. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put at hazard; to venture; to risk."He ran the risk of failing the exam by not studying enough. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo tease with sarcasms and ridicule."My brother always runs my ideas down in front of our parents. "communicationlanguageattitudecharacteractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sew (a seam) by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time."The tailor carefully ran a seam along the edge of the new dress. "materialactiontechnicalworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo control or have precedence in a card game."Every three or four hands he would run the table."gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be in form thus, as a combination of words."The candidate's campaign slogan ran, "Vote for change." "languagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be popularly known; to be generally received."The new school policy on cell phone use is running throughout the school. "communicationmediacultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have growth or development."Boys and girls run up rapidly."businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline."The new policy runs counter to the expectations of the students. "tendencyactionoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company."Certain covenants run with the land."lawbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo encounter or suffer (a particular, usually bad, fate or misfortune)."My grandmother ran bad luck at the grocery store; she dropped her bag and all the groceries spilled. "sufferingactioneventsituationdisasteroutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole."The golfer ran the ball towards the hole, hoping for a short putt. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo speedrun."The student decided to speedrun the math test, trying to finish it in the shortest possible time. "gameentertainmentcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareIn a liquid state; melted or molten."Put some run butter on the vegetables."materialsubstancechemistryphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareCast in a mould."The new pottery was run; it had a smooth, even texture because it was cast in a mould. "technicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareExhausted; depleted (especially with "down" or "out")."After the long marathon of exams, Sarah felt completely run down. "conditionphysiologyenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a zoology) Travelled, migrated; having made a migration or a spawning run."The salmon were run, making their way upstream to spawn. "animalbiologynatureenvironmentfishessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSmuggled."run brandy"businesslawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading