run Synonyms
Another word for run
• noun (Context 1)
An act or spell of moving swiftly on foot, especially for exercise or sport.
"She goes for a brisk five-mile jog every morning before breakfast."
• verb (Context 2)
To move swiftly on foot at a pace faster than a walk, so that both feet leave the ground during each stride.
"The children ran across the grassy field to catch the frisbee."
• verb (Context 3)
To be in charge of, manage, or direct a business, organization, campaign, or organized activity.
"She has manage her own independent architecture firm in Chicago for twelve years."
• verb (Context 4)
To function, operate, or execute continuously as a machine, engine, or computer program.
"Please do not leave the car engine running while parked inside the garage."
• verb (Context 5)
To flow or cause a liquid to flow in a steady stream.
"Hot water ran from the tap into the porcelain sink."
• verb (Context 6)
To stand as a candidate in an election for a political office or public position.
"The city councilor announced her intention to stand for mayor next autumn."
• noun (Context 7)
A continuous period, sequence, or series of performances, productions, or events of a specified kind.
"The musical enjoyed a record-breaking streak on Broadway for over a decade."
• noun (Context 8)
A point scored in baseball or cricket by a player reaching home plate or completing a passage between wickets.
"The batter hit a double into the outfield, driving in the winning point."
• noun (Context 9)
An enclosed outdoor area where domestic animals or poultry are kept and allowed to move about freely.
"We built a sturdy wire chicken pen behind the barn to protect the flock from foxes."
• noun (Context 10)
A vertical line of unraveled stitches in stockings, tights, or knitted fabric.
"She noticed a long ladder in her nylon stockings just before entering the interview room."
Opposites of run
The opposite of run shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: