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runneth

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌn.ɛθ]

Word

Context: "action"

(verb) this is an old-fashioned way to say that something is flowing, like how water flows in a river or from a faucet. When something 'runneth', it means it is moving smoothly and continuously.

Example

The river runneth gently through the valley, creating a beautiful sound.

Example

The fountain does not runneth anymore; it has been broken for weeks.

Example

Does the stream runneth through your backyard?

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