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How to pronounce run
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What does run mean?
verbTo move swiftly.
“Run, and you might still catch the train!”
To go at a fast pace; to move quickly.
“Sorry, I've got to run; my house is on fire!”
To cover (a course or a distance) by running.
“I can run a mile, but I can't run the cross-country course.”
nounAct or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
“I just got back from my morning run.”
Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily on foot); dash or errand, trip.
“I need to make a run to the store.”
A pleasure trip.
“Let's go for a run in the car.”
adjIn a liquid state; melted or molten.
“Put some run butter on the vegetables.”
Cast in a mould.
“For making tea I have a kettle, Besides a pan made of run metal; An old arm-chair, in which I sit well — The back is round.”
Exhausted; depleted (especially with "down" or "out").
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