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Running

/ˈɹʌniŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of run.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of run
  2. Moving or advancing at a run.
  3. Present, current.
  4. Flowing; easy; cursive.
  5. Continuous; ongoing; keeping along step by step.
  6. Having a continuous design or pattern.
  7. Consecutive (much more commonly expressed by an adverb; see below).
  8. (botany) Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem.

Example Sentences

running month
running handwriting
a running commentary, a running explanation, my running theory
Thus a constant running fire was kept up, and no interval allowed for the enemy to stand to their guns in safety […]
a running conquest
What are art and science if not a running commentary on Nature?
running bond; running ornament
He won the title for three running years.

Synonyms for running

runnyoperativeruntrackfunctionalfleeingscamperingworkingrunning gamerunning playlinear

Antonyms for running

Related Words

scamperingfleeingmovingflowinggushingstreamingtrackpouringworkingfunctioningoperativefunctionalspurtingspoutingflyingsquirtingcontinuallengthwayslengthwisejetting

Word Forms

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does running mean?

Running means present participle and gerund of run.

What is a synonym for running?

Common synonyms include runny, operative, run, track.

What is the opposite of running?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use running in a sentence?

running month

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