runs
verb · noun
Form of run , plural of run.
Simple meaning
Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ruhnzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹʌnz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of run
Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
third-person singular of run
Move along, of liquids
noun
plural of run
Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
plural of run
Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily on foot); dash or errand, trip.
plural of run
A pleasure trip.
plural of run
Flight, instance or period of fleeing.
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This meaning: Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Used this way, runs is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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