He ran down the hill.
He ran down the hill.
English
run
rʌn, ɹʊn, ɹʌn
Meaning: to move at a speed faster than a walk
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | run |
| 3rd person singular present | runs |
| Present participle | running |
| Past | ran |
| Will future | will run |
| Going-to future | going to run |
| Imperative negative | don't run / do not run |
Example sentences
He ran to the store to buy some milk.
He ran to the store to buy some milk.
The dog ran across the busy street.
The dog ran across the busy street.
The little boy ran to his mama.
The little boy ran to his mama.
A horse can run very fast.
A horse can run very fast.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical movement at a fast pace. It can also mean to manage something or to operate a machine.
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