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running

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹʌniŋ/]

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running: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use running in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “activity”

(noun) the act of moving swiftly on foot, characterized by a bouncing gait. It's what you do when you move really fast by lifting your legs off the ground and putting them down quickly, like in a race.

Example

I love going for a morning run to start my day.

Example

He doesn't enjoy running because it makes him tired.

Example

Did you see the running competition on TV last night?

Context: “activity”

(verb) to move swiftly on foot by lifting legs off the ground and putting them down quickly. It's the way you move quickly by bouncing your body forward one step at a time.

Example

She is running in the park every morning to stay healthy.

Example

I'm not running to catch the bus; I'll wait for the next one.

Example

Are you running in the race this weekend?

How to pronounce running

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹʌniŋ/]

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