verbπShareTo move swiftly."The children were running to catch the school bus. "actionsportbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(fluids) To flow."The water is running from the leaky faucet. "physicsnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled."The sailboat was running smoothly, catching the strong breeze. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo control or manage, be in charge of."My mom is running the household this week, so everything is organized. "businessorganizationjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a candidate in an election."I have decided to run for governor of California."politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make run in a race or an election."He ran his best horse in the Derby."politicsraceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exert continuous activity; to proceed."to run through life; to run in a circle"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be presented in the media."Her picture ran on the front page of the newspaper."mediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo print or broadcast in the media."run a story; run an ad"mediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smuggle (illegal goods)."to run guns; to run rum"lawbusinesscommerceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sort through a large volume of produce in quality control."The farmer's assistant was running through the crates of tomatoes, checking each one for ripeness and blemishes. "agriculturefoodworkqualitybusinessindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extend or persist, statically or dynamically, through space or time."The construction project is running smoothly, with no delays. "actionprocesstimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program."The company is running a new marketing program to increase sales. "planprocessactioncomputingbusinesstechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass or go quickly in thought or conversation."to run from one subject to another"mindlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become different in a way mentioned (usually to become worse)."Our supplies are running low."conditionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cost a large amount of money."Buying a new laptop will run you a thousand dollars."amountfinancebusinesseconomyvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf stitches or stitched clothing, to unravel."My stocking is running."wearmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation."My mother is running the idea of a family picnic through her mind. "mindphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to enter; to thrust."The teacher ran a new student into the class. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven."The teacher is running the class discussion effectively. "actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine."to run a line"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encounter or incur (a danger or risk)."The new student is running a high risk of failing the course if she doesn't study more. "actionpossibilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put at hazard; to venture; to risk."The student is running the risk of failing the exam if they don't study more. "actionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tease with sarcasms and ridicule."My brother was running me about my poor test score, saying I should have studied harder. "communicationlanguageattitudeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 seamstress was running a long, straight seam on the dress. "actionworkmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo control or have precedence in a card game."Every three or four hands he would run the table."gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in form thus, as a combination of words."The school's new slogan, "Learning Together," is running smoothly. "languagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be popularly known; to be generally received."The new school uniform is running very popular this year. "communicationmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have growth or development."Boys and girls run up rapidly."processbiologybusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline."The new teacher is running a very engaging class, which is inclining students toward a love of learning. "tendencyoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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
verbπShareTo encounter or suffer (a particular, usually bad, fate or misfortune)."The company is running into financial trouble. "sufferingcursenegativeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole."The golfer skillfully ran the ball towards the hole. "sportgameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speedrun."The gamer was running the new video game, trying to complete it in the fastest possible time. "gamecomputingsportentertainmentactionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to run."His running of the business leaves something to be desired."actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason"Running is good exercise."sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation."the first running of a still"amountsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe discharge from an ulcer or other sore."The doctor noticed a yellowish running from the child's infected knee. "medicinediseasebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMoving or advancing at a run."The running total of expenses for the trip was getting alarmingly high. "actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePresent, current."running month"nowbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFlowing; easy; cursive."running handwriting"stylelanguagewritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareContinuous; ongoing; keeping along step by step."a running explanation"processactiontimebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a continuous design or pattern."running bond; running ornament"styleappearanceartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareConsecutive."The running total of points in the school competition shows the students are doing well. "numbertimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExtending by a slender climbing or trailing stem."a running vine"plantnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDischarging pus."a running sore"medicinediseasebodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a nose) Discharging snot or mucus."a running nose"medicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareConsecutively; in a row"The children were running late for school, arriving consecutively, one right after the other. "timenumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareApproaching; about; roughly."The meeting is running late by about an hour. "languagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading