To run
Example: She runs every morning in the park
Definition
"To run" means to move swiftly on foot by alternating the legs in a rapid, continuous motion. It involves faster movement than walking and is often used for exercise, transportation, or sport. For example, she runs every morning in the park to stay fit.
Etymology
The verb "to run" comes from Old English "rinnan" or "irnan," meaning to flow or run, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that the sense of running as fast movement developed from the idea of flowing or streaming quickly?
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"To run" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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