Pronunciation: /rʌnz/

Definitions of runs

noun an act or period of continuous use, operation, or employment of something

Example Sentences

A1 She goes for runs in the park every morning.

A2 He enjoys going on long runs along the beach.

B1 My friend is training for a marathon and does regular runs to prepare.

B2 The track team practices their relay runs every afternoon.

C1 The company organizes charity runs to raise money for local causes.

C2 Her passion for ultra-marathons pushes her to participate in grueling 100-mile runs.

verb move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

Example Sentences

A1 She runs to the park every morning.

A2 He runs a small business selling handmade crafts.

B1 The river runs through the center of town.

B2 The new software runs smoothly on most devices.

C1 The company runs a successful marketing campaign every year.

C2 The family business has been running for over 100 years, passed down through generations.

Examples of runs in a Sentence

formal The company runs a tight ship when it comes to quality control.

informal She always runs late to our meetings.

slang He runs the show at the office.

figurative His creativity runs wild when he's in the zone.

Grammatical Forms of runs

past tense

ran

plural

runs

comparative

more runs

superlative

most runs

present tense

runs

future tense

will run

perfect tense

has run

continuous tense

is running

singular

run

positive degree

runs

infinitive

to run

gerund

running

participle

running

Origin and Evolution of runs

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'runs' originated from the Old English word 'rinnan' which means to flow or move swiftly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'runs' has evolved to also mean a period during which a particular activity or process occurs, such as a run of good luck or a run of bad weather.