third-person singular verb
It moves on its feet faster than walking.
She runs every morning.
The athlete runs faster than anyone else.
American English
How to pronounce runs
verb · nounB1Very common word
RUHNZ
/ɹənz/
One syllable.
Form of run
Runs is used both as a third-person singular verb and as the plural of the noun run.
It moves on its feet faster than walking.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It works or operates, especially when it is a machine, vehicle, or system.
This car runs on electricity.
The engine runs quietly in winter.
third-person singular verb
It is in charge of a business, organization, activity, or event and organizes it.
She runs a small design company.
He runs the local store.
third-person singular verb
It continues for a particular amount of time or distance.
The course runs for six weeks.
The festival runs through July.
Useful expressions
to use all of something so that none is left
We've run out of milk.
to meet someone unexpectedly
I ran into an old friend downtown.
after a long period of time, especially when thinking about future results
This choice will save money in the long run.
Related words & forms
The past form is ran, but the past participle is run. The -ing form is spelled running.