running in English dictionary

  • running

    Meanings and definitions of "running"

    • That which runs or run.
    • (informal) consecutively; in a row
    • The action of the verb to run.
    • The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason
    • Present participle of run.
    • adjective
      Moving or advancing by running.
    • adjective
      successive; one following the other without break or intervention
    • adjective
      Flowing; easy; cursive.
    • adjective
      Continuous; keeping along step by step.
    • adjective
      (botany)
      Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem.
    • adjective
      (medicine)
      Discharging pus.
    • adverb
      (informal)
      consecutively; in a row
    • noun
      The action of the verb to run.
    • noun
      The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason
    • noun
      That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation.
    • noun
      The discharge from an ulcer or other sore.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]run[/i]
    • the action of the verb to run
    • sport
    • Moving or issuing in a stream.
    • The activity of running (moving quickly on foot).
    • noun
      (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"
    • noun
      the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
    • noun
      the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
    • noun
      the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
    • noun
      the state of being in operation; "a running engine"

    Synonyms of "running" in English dictionary

    squirting, moving, linear are the top synonyms of "running" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "running" in English dictionary

    standing, passing are the top antonyms of "running" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of running

    • running ( plural  runnings)
    • running ( not comparable)
    • running (not comparable)
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