Running
nnoun.act(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing teamTopic:American footballAmerican football game
Synset:run running game running play
Examples:- the defensive line braced to stop the run
- the coach put great emphasis on running
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:football play
Inherited Hypernyms:runfootball playplayplan of actionplanideacontentcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:drawdraw playend runreturnreverserushrushingsweep
Full Hyponyms:double reversedrawend runreturnreverserush
nnoun.actthe act of running; traveling on foot at a fast paceSynset:run
Examples:- he broke into a run
- his daily run keeps him fit
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:locomotion travel
Inherited Hypernyms:runlocomotionmotionchangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:dashsprint
Full Hyponyms:breakdashfast break
nnoun.statethe state of being in operationDerivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:operation
Inherited Hypernyms:runningoperationactionstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe act of administering or being in charge of somethingExamples:- he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:administration disposal
Inherited Hypernyms:runningadministrationmanagementsocial controlgroup actionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:runningadministrationmanagementsocial controlgroup actioneventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:administrivia
Full Hyponyms:administrivia
nnoun.actthe act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a trackSynset:track
Derivationally Related Form:run
Part Holonyms:track meet
Hypernyms:track and field
Inherited Hypernyms:tracktrack and fieldsportdiversionactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
vverb.motionmove fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given timeExamples:- Don't run--you'll be out of breath
- The children ran to the store
Derivationally Related Form:runningrunnerrun
Hypernyms:hurry speed travel rapidly zip
Inherited Hypernyms:runtravel rapidlytravel
Direct Hyponyms:clipharejoglopeoutrunromprunrun basesrushscamperscurryscuttleskittersprintstreaktrot
Full Troponyms:crabharejoglopeoutrunromprunrun basesrushscurrysprintstreaktrot
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP | The horses --- across the field (apply to: run)
vverb.motionflee; take to one's heels; cut and runSynset:break away bunk escape fly the coop head for the hills hightail it lam run run away scarper scat take to the woods turn tail
Examples:- If you see this man, run!
- The burglars escaped before the police showed up
Derivationally Related Form:runawaylam
Hypernyms:go away go forth leave
Inherited Hypernyms:scatleave
Direct Hyponyms:fleeflyskedaddletake flight
Full Troponyms:abscondbreakdefectelopeeludeescapeexfiltratefleehigh-taillevantratrun awayshakeskedaddleslipstampede
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.stativestretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain pointSynset:extend go lead pass run
Examples:- Service runs all the way to Cranbury
- His knowledge doesn't go very far
- My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
- The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Derivationally Related Form:extent
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:runbe
Direct Hyponyms:comego deepgo farradiaterayunderrun
Full Troponyms:comego farradiateunderrun
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.socialdirect or control; projects, businesses, etc.Synset:operate run
Examples:- She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
Derivationally Related Form:operatoroperationrunning
Hypernyms:direct
Inherited Hypernyms:operatedirectmanagecontrol
Direct Hyponyms:blockfinancierwarm upwork
Full Troponyms:blockfinancierwarm upwork
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativehave a particular formSynset:go run
Examples:- the story or argument runs as follows
- as the saying goes...
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:runbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.motionmove along, of liquidsSynset:course feed flow run
Examples:- Water flowed into the cave
- the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
Derivationally Related Form:runflowcourseflowing
Hypernyms:move
Inherited Hypernyms:runmove
Direct Hyponyms:circulatedraindribbleeddyfilterflushgushgutterjetoozepourpurlrun downrun offrun outseepspillstreamsurgeswirltidetricklewastewell outwhirlwhirlpool
Full Troponyms:blowcentrifugecirculatedraineddyflushgeysergutterjetleachoverflowpourpumpregurgitaterun downseepspillspinspurtstreamtidetrickleultracentrifugeventilatewash downwastewhoosh
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP | Water and oil --- into the bowl (apply to: flow, run)
vverb.contactperform as expected when appliedSynset:function go operate run work
Examples:- The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
- Does this old car still run well?
- This old radio doesn't work anymore
Antonyms:malfunction
Derivationally Related Form:operationoperantoperativefunctioning
Inherited Hypernyms:function
Direct Hyponyms:cutdoublerollrunserveservice
Full Troponyms:cutdoublerollrunservice
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | These cars won't --- (apply to: function, run, operate, go, work)
vverb.stativechange or be different within limitsSynset:range run
Examples:- Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
- Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
- The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
- My students range from very bright to dull
Derivationally Related Form:range
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:rangebe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.competitionrun, stand, or compete for an office or a positionSynset:campaign run
Examples:- Who's running for treasurer this year?
Derivationally Related Form:campaignerruncampaign
Hypernyms:race run
Inherited Hypernyms:campaignracecompete
Direct Hyponyms:cross-fileregisterrerunstumpwhistlestop
Full Troponyms:cross-filererunslatestumpwhistlestop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.creationcause to emit recorded audio or videoSynset:play run
Examples:- They ran the tapes over and over again
- I'll play you my favorite record
- He never tires of playing that video
Inherited Hypernyms:play
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | Sam and Sue --- the movie (apply to: run, play)
vverb.motionmove about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled wayExamples:- who are these people running around in the building?
- She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
- let the dogs run free
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:go locomote move travel
Inherited Hypernyms:runtravel
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.stativehave a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclinedSynset:be given incline lean run tend
Examples:- She tends to be nervous before her lectures
- These dresses run small
- He inclined to corpulence
Derivationally Related Form:tendencyinclination
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:tendbe
Direct Hyponyms:gravitatesuffertake kindly to
Full Troponyms:gravitatesuffertake kindly to
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s to INFINITIVE
vverb.contactbe operating, running or functioningExamples:- The car is still running--turn it off!
Antonyms:idle
Derivationally Related Form:running
Hypernyms:function go operate run work
Inherited Hypernyms:runfunction
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.changechange from one state to anotherExamples:- run amok
- run rogue
- run riot
Hypernyms:become get go
Inherited Hypernyms:runbecomechange statechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | Something ---s Adjective/Noun | Somebody ---s Adjective
vverb.changecause to performExamples:- run a subject
- run a process
Hypernyms:process treat
Inherited Hypernyms:runprocessaffectchange
Direct Hyponyms:rerun
Full Troponyms:rerun
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.stativebe affected by; be subjected toExamples:- run a temperature
- run a risk
Hypernyms:incur
Inherited Hypernyms:runincursubjectaffectchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativecontinue to existSynset:die hard endure persist prevail run
Examples:- These stories die hard
- The legend of Elvis endures
Derivationally Related Form:diehardprevalenceprevalentpersistent
Hypernyms:continue
Inherited Hypernyms:prevailcontinuebe
Direct Hyponyms:carry overreverberate
Full Troponyms:carry overreverberate
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.stativeoccur persistentlyExamples:- Musical talent runs in the family
Hypernyms:occur
Inherited Hypernyms:runoccurappear
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.socialcarry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machineSynset:execute run
Examples:- Run the dishwasher
- run a new program on the Mac
- the computer executed the instruction
Derivationally Related Form:executive
Hypernyms:apply enforce implement
Inherited Hypernyms:runenforcecompelinduce
Direct Hyponyms:step
Full Troponyms:step
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.creationinclude as the content; broadcast or publicizeSynset:carry run
Examples:- We ran the ad three times
- This paper carries a restaurant review
- All major networks carried the press conference
Hypernyms:broadcast circularise circularize circulate diffuse disperse disseminate distribute pass around propagate spread
Inherited Hypernyms:carrycirculatepublicizetellinformcommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.creationcarry outHypernyms:accomplish action carry out carry through execute fulfil fulfill
Inherited Hypernyms:runcarry throughcompleteendchange
Inherited Hypernyms:runcarry througheffectcausemake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactpass over, across, or throughSynset:draw guide pass run
Examples:- He ran his eyes over her body
- She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
- He drew her hair through his fingers
Inherited Hypernyms:guide
Direct Hyponyms:rubthread
Full Troponyms:brushdustgaugegrateholystonepawpumicepureeresmudgerosinrubscourscrapescrubsmearspongesponge downsqueegeesweepthreadtowelwhiskwipeworry
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.stativecause something to pass or lead somewhereSynset:lead run
Examples:- Run the wire behind the cabinet
Hypernyms:make pass pass
Inherited Hypernyms:runpass
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.socialmake without a missTopic:athleticssport
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:bring home the bacon come through deliver the goods succeed win
Inherited Hypernyms:runsucceed
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.possessiondeal in illegally, such as arms or liquorTopic:crimecriminal offencecriminal offenselaw-breaking
Synset:black market run
Derivationally Related Form:runblack market
Hypernyms:merchandise trade
Inherited Hypernyms:runtrade
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.motioncause an animal to move fastDerivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:displace move
Inherited Hypernyms:runmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | The men --- the horses across the field (apply to: run)
vverb.motionbe diffusedSynset:bleed run
Examples:- These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
Hypernyms:diffuse fan out spread spread out
Inherited Hypernyms:rundiffusespread
Direct Hyponyms:crock
Full Troponyms:crock
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.motionsail before the windHypernyms:sail
Inherited Hypernyms:runsailboatridetraveltravel
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s
vverb.motioncover by running; run a certain distanceExamples:- She ran 10 miles that day
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:pass
Inherited Hypernyms:runpasstravel
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativeextend or continue for a certain period of timeSynset:run run for
Hypernyms:endure last
Inherited Hypernyms:runlastmeasurebe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.socialset animals loose to grazeHypernyms:free liberate loose release unloose unloosen
Inherited Hypernyms:runfree
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.motionkeep companySynset:consort run
Examples:- the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
Derivationally Related Form:consort
Hypernyms:accompany
Inherited Hypernyms:runaccompanytravel
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.motionrun with the ball; in such sports as footballTopic:athleticssport
Derivationally Related Form:runningrun
Hypernyms:run
Inherited Hypernyms:runruntravel rapidlytravel
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.motiontravel rapidly, by any (unspecified) meansExamples:- Run to the store!
- She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:go locomote move travel
Inherited Hypernyms:runtravel
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.motiontravel a route regularlySynset:ply run
Examples:- Ships ply the waters near the coast
Derivationally Related Form:plierrun
Hypernyms:jaunt travel trip
Inherited Hypernyms:plytravel
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.competitionpursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)Synset:hunt hunt down run track down
Examples:- Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
- The dogs are running deer
- The Duke hunted in these woods
Derivationally Related Form:hunthunterhunting
Hypernyms:capture catch
Inherited Hypernyms:huntcaptureget
Direct Hyponyms:ambushcoursedrivefalconferretforagefowlfoxhunthawkjackjacklightpoachrabbitscroungesealsnipestill-huntturtlewhale
Full Troponyms:coursedrivefalconferretfowlfoxhuntgrousehawkjacklightpoachrabbitrustlescroungesealsnipestill-huntturtlewhale
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s | The men --- for animals in the area (apply to: hunt) | The men --- the area for animals (apply to: hunt)
vverb.competitioncompete in a raceSynset:race run
Examples:- he is running the Marathon this year
- let's race and see who gets there first
Derivationally Related Form:racingracerracerunningrunnerrun
Hypernyms:compete contend vie
Inherited Hypernyms:racecompete
Direct Hyponyms:boat-racecampaignhorse-raceplacerunshowspeed skate
Full Troponyms:boat-racecampaigncross-filehorse-racejockeyplacererunshowslatespeed skatestumpwhistlestop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP | These cars won't --- (apply to: race, run)
vverb.changeprogress by being changedSynset:go move run
Examples:- The speech has to go through several more drafts
- run through your presentation before the meeting
Derivationally Related Form:run
Hypernyms:change
Inherited Hypernyms:movechange
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.changereduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heatingSynset:melt melt down run
Examples:- melt butter
- melt down gold
- The wax melted in the sun
Derivationally Related Form:meltmeltablemelting
Hypernyms:break up dissolve resolve
Inherited Hypernyms:meltdissolvechange integritychange
Direct Hyponyms:fuserendertry
Full Troponyms:fusetry
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s | Something ---s something
vverb.changecome unraveled or undone as if by snaggingSynset:ladder run
Derivationally Related Form:ladderrun
Hypernyms:break come apart fall apart separate split up
Inherited Hypernyms:ladderbreakchange integritychange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.changebecome undoneSynset:run unravel
Derivationally Related Form:unravellerrun
Hypernyms:disintegrate
Inherited Hypernyms:rundisintegratechange integritychange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
adjadj.all(of fluids) moving or issuing in a streamExamples:- as mountain stream with freely running water
- hovels without running water
Antonyms:standing
Inherited Hypernyms:running
Similar to:gushing pouring jetting spouting spurting squirting
adj satadj.allcontinually repeated over a period of timeAntonyms:sporadic
Inherited Hypernyms:running
Similar to:continual
adjadj.allof advancing the ball by runningTopic:footballfootball game
Examples:- the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
Antonyms:passing
Inherited Hypernyms:running
adjadj.allexecuted or initiated by runningExamples:- running plays worked better than pass plays
- took a running jump
- a running start
Antonyms:standing
Inherited Hypernyms:running
adj satadj.allmeasured lengthwiseSynset:linear
Examples:- cost of lumber per running foot
Antonyms:crosswise
Inherited Hypernyms:linear
Similar to:lengthways lengthwise
adj satadj.all(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performingSynset:functional operative working
Examples:- in running (or working) order
- a functional set of brakes
Antonyms:malfunctioning
Derivationally Related Form:functionalityoperate
Inherited Hypernyms:running
Similar to:functioning