run across–run-through Vocabulary (R Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

run across

SocialB1

Meaning: To meet someone unexpectedly.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: I ran across an old friend at the store.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

encounter
bump into

run after

SportsA2

Meaning: To chase someone or something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The dog ran after the ball.

Category: Sports › Athletics

Synonyms:

chase
pursue

run around

SportsA2

Meaning: To move about in a busy or energetic way.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The children ran around the playground.

Category: Sports › Athletics

Synonyms:

dash
race

run away

SocialA2

Meaning: To leave a place suddenly, often to escape.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: She decided to run away from home.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

escape
flee

run away with

SocialC1

Meaning: To elope or leave with someone secretly.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: They decided to run away with each other.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

elope
abscond

run by

BusinessB2

Meaning: To inform someone about something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: I need to run this idea by my manager.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

inform
consult

run down

TechnologyB2

Meaning: To lose energy or power.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: My phone battery is about to run down.

Category: Technology › Electronics

Synonyms:

deplete
exhaust

run into

SocialB1

Meaning: To meet someone unexpectedly.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: I ran into my teacher at the mall.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

encounter
bump into

run off

SocialA2

Meaning: To leave quickly, often to escape.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He ran off when he saw the police.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

escape
flee

run out

CommerceA1

Meaning: To have no more of something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: We ran out of milk.

Category: Commerce › Supplies

Synonyms:

deplete
exhaust

run over

TransportationB2

Meaning: To hit someone or something with a vehicle.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He accidentally ran over a cone.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

hit
collide

run past

SportsB1

Meaning: To move quickly by someone or something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The runner ran past the finish line.

Category: Sports › Athletics

Synonyms:

sprint
dash

run through

EducationB2

Meaning: To practice or rehearse something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: Let's run through the presentation one more time.

Category: Education › Learning

Synonyms:

rehearse
practice

run time

ArtsB2

Meaning: The total duration of a program or film.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The run time of the documentary is 90 minutes.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: duration

run to

FinanceC1

Meaning: To reach a particular amount or level.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The expenses run to thousands of dollars.

Category: Finance

Synonyms:

total
amount to

run up

FinanceC1

Meaning: To accumulate a debt or bill.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He ran up a large credit card bill.

Category: Finance

Synonyms:

accumulate
incur

run up against

BusinessC2

Meaning: To encounter difficulties or obstacles.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: They ran up against several challenges during the project.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

face
encounter

runabout

TransportationB2

Meaning: A small vehicle for short trips.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove a runabout around the city.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

small car
vehicle

runaround

SocialC1

Meaning: A situation where someone avoids giving a clear answer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I got the runaround when I asked for help.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

evasion
avoidance

runaway

SocialB2

Meaning: A person who has run away, especially from home.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police are searching for the runaway.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

fugitive
escapee

run-down

HomeB2

Meaning: In poor condition or exhausted.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The run-down building needs repairs.

Category: Home › Condition

Synonyms:

dilapidated
decrepit

rune

CultureC1

Meaning: A character from an ancient alphabet, often used in magic or divination.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rune was carved into the stone.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms:

symbol
character

rung

ConstructionB2

Meaning: A step on a ladder.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He climbed up to the third rung of the ladder.

Category: Construction › Tools

Synonyms:

step
level

run-in

SocialC1

Meaning: A confrontation or argument.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They had a run-in at the meeting.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

confrontation
dispute

runner

SportsA1

Meaning: A person who runs, especially in races.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The runner finished the marathon in under three hours.

Category: Sports

Meaning 2:

A long
narrow strip of material or carpet.

Example: She placed a runner on the dining table for decoration.

Synonyms:

jogger
athlete

runner bean

NatureB1

Meaning: A type of climbing plant that produces edible beans.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We planted runner beans in our garden this year.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: Phaseolus coccineus

runner-up

SportsB1

Meaning: A competitor who finishes in second place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was the runner-up in the singing competition.

Category: Sports

Synonyms: second place

-running

LanguageC1

Meaning: A suffix indicating an ongoing action or process.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The -running in 'fast-running' shows the action of running quickly.

Category: Language

running

SportsA1

Meaning: The action of moving quickly on foot.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He enjoys running every morning before work.

Category: Sports

Meaning 2: Operating or functioning.

Example: The machine is running smoothly now.

Phrase: running late

Phrase example: I'm running late for my appointment.

Phrase: running out

Phrase example: We're running out of time to finish the project.

Synonyms:

jogging
operating

running battle

PoliticsC1

Meaning: A prolonged conflict or argument.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The two politicians have been engaged in a running battle over the new law.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: ongoing conflict

running commentary

MediaB2

Meaning: An ongoing explanation or description of an event as it happens.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sports channel provided a running commentary during the game.

Category: Media

Synonyms: live commentary

running costs

BusinessB2

Meaning: The ongoing expenses associated with operating a business or service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The running costs of the factory have increased this year.

Category: Business › Finance

Synonyms: operating expenses

running mate

PoliticsB2

Meaning: A candidate who runs alongside another in an election.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The senator chose a popular governor as her running mate.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: vice-presidential candidate

running order

ArtsB2

Meaning: The sequence in which events are scheduled to occur.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The running order for the concert was announced yesterday.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: schedule

running time

ArtsB2

Meaning: The duration of a film, show, or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The running time of the movie is two hours.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: duration

runny

FoodA2

Meaning: Liquid or watery in consistency.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The soup was too runny for my taste.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

watery
liquid

Antonyms: thick

run-off

PoliticsB2

Meaning: A final contest to determine a winner.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The election will go to a run-off if no candidate receives a majority.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: deciding round

run-of-the-mill

GeneralB1

Meaning: Average or ordinary; not special.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The restaurant serves run-of-the-mill food.

Category: General

Synonyms:

ordinary
common

Antonyms: exceptional

runt

NatureB2

Meaning: The smallest or weakest animal in a litter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The runt of the litter needed extra care.

Category: Nature › Zoology

Synonyms: smallest

run-through

ArtsB2

Meaning: A rehearsal or practice session.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a run-through of the play before the opening night.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms: rehearsal

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