"run" | Definition and Related Words

run

Noun

A score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely (synset 100190414)
"the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"

is a type of: score - the act of scoring in a game or sport
subtypes:
- 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
same as: tally
The act of testing something (synset 100792739)
"in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"

is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
subtypes:
- 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
same as: test, trial
A race run on foot (synset 107475061)
"she broke the record for the half-mile run"

is a type of: race - a contest of speed
subtypes:
- 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)
same as: foot race, footrace
An unbroken series of events (synset 108477596)
"had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies"

is a type of: succession - a group of people or things arranged or following in order
subtypes:
- losing streak - a streak of losses
- winning streak - a streak of wins
same as: streak
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team (synset 100559920)
"the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"

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) plays

is a type of: football play - (American football) a play by the offensive team
subtypes:
- 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
same as: running, running game, running play
A regular trip (synset 100309697)
"the ship made its run in record time"

is a type of: trip - a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
The act of running;
Traveling on foot at a fast pace (synset 100294760)
"he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"

is a type of: locomotion, travel - self-propelled movement

subtypes: dash, sprint - a quick run

same as: running
The continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation (synset 115286931)
"the assembly line was on a 12-hour run"

is a type of: period, period of time, time period - an amount of time
subtypes:
- press run, print run - the period that presses run to produce an issue of a newspaper
- run-time - (computer science) the length of time it takes to execute a software program
Unrestricted freedom to use (synset 114019420)
"he has the run of the house"

is a type of: liberty - freedom of choice
The production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.) (synset 113782269)
"a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint"

is a type of: indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity
A small stream (synset 109438816)
is a type of: stream, watercourse - a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

same as: rill, rivulet, runnel, streamlet
A race between candidates for elective office (synset 107488069)
"I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run"

is a type of: race - any competition
subtypes:
- campaign for governor, governor's race - a race for election to the governorship
- senate campaign, senate race - a race for election to the senate
same as: campaign, political campaign
A row of unravelled stitches (synset 107457610)
"she got a run in her stocking"

is a type of: damage, harm, impairment - the occurrence of a change for the worse

same as: ladder, ravel
The pouring forth of a fluid (synset 107422377)
is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
subtypes:
- jet, spirt, spurt, squirt - the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
- escape, leak, leakage, outflow - the discharge of a fluid from some container
same as: discharge, outpouring
An unbroken chronological sequence (synset 105052992)
"the play had a long run on Broadway"; "the team enjoyed a brief run of victories"

is a type of: chronological sequence, chronological succession, sequence, succession, successiveness - a following of one thing after another in time
A short trip (synset 100309837)
"take a run into town"

is a type of: trip - a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

Verb

Move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time (synset 201930264)
"Don't run--you'll be out of breath"; "The children ran to the store"

is a type of: hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip - move very fast
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
Flee;
Take to one's heels;
Cut and run (synset 202079296)
"If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

is a type of: go away, go forth, leave - go away from a place
subtypes:
- 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
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope;
Run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point (synset 202691775)
"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"

is a type of: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
subtypes:
- come - extend or reach
- radiate, ray - extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
- go deep, go far - extend in importance or range
- underrun - run or pass below
same as: extend, go, lead, pass

verb group: range, run - change or be different within limits
Direct or control;
Projects, businesses, etc. (synset 202448714)
"She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

is a type of: direct - be in charge of
subtypes:
- financier - conduct financial operations
- work - operate in or through
- block - run on a block system
- warm up - run until the normal working temperature is reached
same as: operate
Have a particular form (synset 202727159)
"the story or argument runs as follows"; "as the saying goes..."

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

same as: go
Move along, of liquids (synset 202070867)
"Water flowed into the cave"; "the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
subtypes:
- 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
same as: course, feed, flow
Perform as expected when applied (synset 201528454)
"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"
subtypes:
- double - do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
- roll - begin operating or running
- run - be operating, running or functioning
- cut - function as a cutting instrument
- serve, service - be used by; as of a utility
same as: function, go, operate, work
verb group:
- run - be operating, running or functioning
- work - operate in or through
Change or be different within limits (synset 202732914)
"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"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

same as: range
verb group:
- extend, go, lead, pass, run - stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
- lead, run - cause something to pass or lead somewhere
Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position (synset 201096497)
"Who's running for treasurer this year?"

is a type of: race, run - compete in a race
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
same as: campaign
Cause to emit recorded audio or video (synset 201721028)
"They ran the tapes over and over again"; "I'll play you my favorite record"; "He never tires of playing that video"

same as: play
verb group:
- run - cause to perform
- play - emit recorded sound
- execute, run - carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way (synset 202104107)
"who are these people running around in the building?"; "She runs around telling everyone of her troubles"; "let the dogs run free"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
verb group:
- run - travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
- run - set animals loose to graze
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something;
Be inclined (synset 202725274)
"She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence"

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
same as: be given, incline, lean, tend
Be operating, running or functioning (synset 201529078)
"The car is still running--turn it off!"

is a type of: function, go, operate, run, work - perform as expected when applied

verb group: function, go, operate, run, work - perform as expected when applied
Change from one state to another (synset 200550143)
"run amok"; "run rogue"; "run riot"

is a type of: become, get, go - enter or assume a certain state or condition
Cause to perform (synset 200518609)
"run a subject"; "run a process"

is a type of: process, treat - subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

subtypes: rerun - cause to perform again

verb group: play, run - cause to emit recorded audio or video
Be affected by;
Be subjected to (synset 202726779)
"run a temperature"; "run a risk"

is a type of: incur - make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
Continue to exist (synset 202653599)
"These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"

is a type of: continue - exist over a prolonged period of time
subtypes:
- carry over - transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
- reverberate - have a long or continuing effect
same as: die hard, endure, persist, prevail

verb group: run - occur persistently
Occur persistently (synset 202618269)
"Musical talent runs in the family"

is a type of: occur - to be found to exist

verb group: die hard, endure, persist, prevail, run - continue to exist
Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine (synset 202569242)
"Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction"

is a type of: apply, enforce, implement - ensure observance of laws and rules

subtypes: step - cause (a computer) to execute a single command

same as: execute

verb group: play, run - cause to emit recorded audio or video
Include as the content;
Broadcast or publicize (synset 201750167)
"We ran the ad three times"; "This paper carries a restaurant review"; "All major networks carried the press conference"

is a type of: broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread - cause to become widely known

same as: carry
Carry out (synset 201645087)
"run an errand"

is a type of: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect
Pass over, across, or through (synset 201214794)
"He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
subtypes:
- rub - move over something with pressure
- thread - pass through or into
- thread - pass a thread through
same as: draw, guide, pass
verb group:
- draw, string, thread - thread on or as if on a string
- lead, run - cause something to pass or lead somewhere
Cause something to pass or lead somewhere (synset 202692467)
"Run the wire behind the cabinet"

is a type of: make pass, pass - cause to pass

same as: lead
verb group:
- draw, guide, pass, run - pass over, across, or through
- range, run - change or be different within limits
Make without a miss (synset 202530978)
referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win - attain success or reach a desired goal
Deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor (synset 202247038)
referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

is a type of: merchandise, trade - engage in the trade of

same as: black market

verb group: ply, run - travel a route regularly
Cause an animal to move fast (synset 202096576)
"run the dogs"

is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

verb group: hunt, hunt down, run, track down - pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
Be diffused (synset 202064720)
"These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

is a type of: diffuse, fan out, spread, spread out - move outward

subtypes: crock - release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric

same as: bleed

verb group: melt, melt down, run - reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
Sail before the wind (synset 201931856)
is a type of: sail - travel on water propelled by wind
Cover by running;
Run a certain distance (synset 201918940)
"She ran 10 miles that day"

is a type of: pass - go across or through

verb group: run - move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Extend or continue for a certain period of time (synset 202654212)
"The film runs 5 hours"

is a type of: endure, last - persist for a specified period of time

same as: run for
Set animals loose to graze (synset 202427021)
is a type of: free, liberate, loose, release, unloose, unloosen - grant freedom to; free from confinement

verb group: run - move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
Keep company (synset 201931700)
"the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring"

is a type of: accompany - go or travel along with

same as: consort
Run with the ball;
In such sports as football (synset 201931400)
referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: run - move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means (synset 201930937)
"Run to the store!"; "She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

verb group: run - move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
Travel a route regularly (synset 201868024)
"Ships ply the waters near the coast"

is a type of: jaunt, travel, trip - make a trip for pleasure

same as: ply

verb group: black market, run - deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
Pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) (synset 201146304)
"Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland"; "The dogs are running deer"; "The Duke hunted in these woods"

is a type of: capture, catch - capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
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)
same as: hunt, hunt down, track down
verb group:
- hunt - search (an area) for prey
- run - cause an animal to move fast
Compete in a race (synset 201088514)
"he is running the Marathon this year"; "let's race and see who gets there first"

is a type of: compete, contend, vie - compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
subtypes:
- 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
same as: race
Progress by being changed (synset 200540190)
"The speech has to go through several more drafts"; "run through your presentation before the meeting"

is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

same as: go, move
Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating (synset 200445584)
"melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun"

is a type of: break up, dissolve, resolve - cause to go into a solution
subtypes:
- fuse - make liquid or plastic by heating
- render, try - melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
same as: melt, melt down

verb group: bleed, run - be diffused
Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging (synset 200335613)
"Her nylons were running"

is a type of: break, come apart, fall apart, separate, split up - become separated into pieces or fragments

same as: ladder

verb group: run, unravel - become undone
Become undone (synset 200333482)
"the sweater unraveled"

is a type of: disintegrate - break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity

same as: unravel

verb group: ladder, run - come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

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