run
Noun
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is a type of: score - the act of scoring in a game or sportsubtypes:
- earned run - a run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team
- unearned run - a run that was scored as a result of an error by the other team
- rbi, run batted in - a run that is the result of the batter's performance
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is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish somethingsubtypes:
- assay - a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
- clinical test, clinical trial - a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use
- double blind - a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results
- preclinical phase, preclinical test, preclinical trial - a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial
- audition, tryout - a test of the suitability of a performer
- field trial - a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving
- fitting, try-on, trying on - putting clothes on to see whether they fit
- ministry of transportation test, mot, mot test - a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
- pilot program, pilot project - activity planned as a test or trial
- snellen test - a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart
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is a type of: race - a contest of speedsubtypes:
- fun run, funrun - a footrace run for fun (often including runners who are sponsored for a charity)
- marathon - a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards
- obstacle race - a race in which competitors must negotiate obstacles
- steeplechase - a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump
- track event - a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor)
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is a type of: succession - a group of people or things arranged or following in ordersubtypes:
- losing streak - a streak of losses
- winning streak - a streak of wins
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referred to in: american football, american football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) playsis a type of: football play - (American football) a play by the offensive teamsubtypes:
- draw, draw play - (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
- end run, sweep - (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- return - (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
- reverse - (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
- rush, rushing - (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
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is a type of: trip - a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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is a type of: locomotion, travel - self-propelled movementsame as: running
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is a type of: liberty - freedom of choice
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is a type of: indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity
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is a type of: stream, watercourse - a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
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is a type of: race - any competitionsubtypes:
- campaign for governor, governor's race - a race for election to the governorship
- senate campaign, senate race - a race for election to the senate
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subtypes:same as: discharge, outpouring
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is a type of: chronological sequence, chronological succession, sequence, succession, successiveness - a following of one thing after another in time
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is a type of: trip - a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
Verb
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subtypes:
- clip, jog, trot - run at a moderately swift pace
- scamper, scurry, scuttle, skitter - to move about or proceed hurriedly
- romp - run easily and fairly fast
- run bases - run around the bases, in baseball
- streak - run naked in a public place
- run - run with the ball; in such sports as football
- outrun - run faster than
- jog - run for exercise
- sprint - run very fast, usually for a short distance
- lope - run easily
- rush - run with the ball, in football
- hare - run quickly, like a hare
verb group: run - cover by running; run a certain distance -
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- flee, fly, take flight - run away quickly
- skedaddle - run away, as if in a panic
same as: break away, bunk, escape, fly the coop, head for the hills, hightail it, lam, run away, scarper, scat, take to the woods, turn tail -
is a type of: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewheresubtypes:
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is a type of: direct - be in charge ofsubtypes:same as: operate
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is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)same as: go
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is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motionsubtypes:
- flush - flow freely
- gush, jet - issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
- surge, tide - rise or move forward
- circulate - move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point
- eddy, purl, swirl, whirl, whirlpool - flow in a circular current, of liquids
- run off, waste - run off as waste
- run down - move downward
- pour - flow in a spurt
- run out, spill - flow, run or fall out and become lost
- stream, well out - flow freely and abundantly
- dribble, filter, trickle - run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
- drain, run out - flow off gradually
- ooze, seep - pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
- gutter - flow in small streams
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is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)same as: range
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subtypes:
- stump - travel through a district and make political speeches
- rerun - run again for office
- whistlestop - tour the country in order to solicit votes for an election
- cross-file, register - have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties
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same as: play
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is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)subtypes:
- take kindly to - be willing or inclined to accept
- suffer - be given to
- gravitate - move toward
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is a type of: process, treat - subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a conditionsubtypes: rerun - cause to perform again
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is a type of: incur - make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
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is a type of: continue - exist over a prolonged period of timesubtypes:
- carry over - transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
- reverberate - have a long or continuing effect
verb group: run - occur persistently -
is a type of: occur - to be found to exist
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subtypes: step - cause (a computer) to execute a single commandsame as: execute
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is a type of: broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread - cause to become widely knownsame as: carry
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is a type of: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect
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same as: lead
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is a type of: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win - attain success or reach a desired goal
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referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil actis a type of: merchandise, trade - engage in the trade ofsame as: black market
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subtypes: crock - release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabricsame as: bleed
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is a type of: sail - travel on water propelled by wind
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is a type of: pass - go across or throughverb group: run - move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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same as: run for
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is a type of: free, liberate, loose, release, unloose, unloosen - grant freedom to; free from confinementverb group: run - move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
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is a type of: accompany - go or travel along withsame as: consort
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is a type of: run - move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallyverb group: run - move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
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same as: plyverb group: black market, run - deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
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subtypes:
- snipe - hunt or shoot snipe
- whale - hunt for whales
- ambush, still-hunt - hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing
- turtle - hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
- drive - (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground
- drive - (hunting) search for game
- rabbit - hunt rabbits
- fowl - hunt fowl in the forest
- poach - hunt illegally
- seal - hunt seals
- ferret - hunt with ferrets
- course - hunt with hounds
- foxhunt - hunt foxes, on horseback and with dogs
- jack, jacklight - hunt with a jacklight
- hawk - hunt with hawks
- falcon - hunt with falcons
- fowl - hunt fowl
- forage, scrounge - collect or look around for (food)
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is a type of: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against otherssubtypes:
- show - finish third or better in a horse or dog race
- place - finish second or better in a horse or dog race
- boat-race - participate in a boat race
- horse-race - compete in a horse race
- campaign, run - run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
- speed skate - race on skates
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is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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is a type of: break, come apart, fall apart, separate, split up - become separated into pieces or fragmentssame as: ladder
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is a type of: disintegrate - break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unitysame as: unravel
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- Verbs of buying, selling, owning
- Verbs of fighting, athletic activities
- Verbs of political and social activities and events
- Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
- Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
- Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
- Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
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