Run Along

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of run along

verb to leave or depart, especially quickly or informally

Example Sentences

A1 The dog ran along the beach.

A2 The children were told to run along and play outside.

B1 I need to run along to the store to pick up some groceries.

B2 She ran along the path, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

C1 The marathon runner ran along the city streets, pushing through the pain.

C2 As the train pulled into the station, he knew it was time to run along and catch it before it left.

Examples of run along in a Sentence

formal Please run along to the meeting room for the presentation.

informal Hey, why don't you run along and grab us some coffee?

slang I told him to run along and stop bothering me.

figurative His thoughts seemed to run along the same lines as mine.

Grammatical Forms of run along

past tense

ran along

plural

run alongs

comparative

more run along

superlative

most run along

present tense

runs along

future tense

will run along

perfect tense

has run along

continuous tense

is running along

singular

runs along

positive degree

run along

infinitive

to run along

gerund

running along

participle

run along

Origin and Evolution of run along

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'run along' originated from Middle English, where 'run' meant to move swiftly and 'along' meant in a particular direction.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'run along' evolved to mean go away or leave, often used in a dismissive or impatient manner.