Definitions
How to pronounce running:
Running - as an adjective
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
Example: "As mountain stream with freely running water"
Of advancing the ball by running
Example: "The team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"
Executed or initiated by running
Example: "Running plays worked better than pass plays"
Running - as a noun
(american football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Example: "The defensive line braced to stop the run"
The act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
Example: "He broke into a run"
The state of being in operation
Example: "A running engine"
The act of administering or being in charge of something
Example: "He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"
The act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
Running - as an adjective satellite
Continually repeated over a period of time
Example: "A running joke among us"
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Example: "In running (or working) order"
Running - as a verb
To move swiftly.
(fluids) to flow.
(of a vessel) to sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.
To control or manage, be in charge of.
Example: "He is running the candidate's expensive campaign."
To be a candidate in an election.
Example: "I have decided to run for governor of california."
To make run in a race or an election.
Example: "He ran his best horse in the derby."
To exert continuous activity; to proceed.
Example: "To run through life; to run in a circle"
To be presented in the media.
Example: "Her picture ran on the front page of the newspaper."
To print or broadcast in the media.
Example: "Run a story; run an ad"
To smuggle (illegal goods).
Example: "To run guns; to run rum"
To sort through a large volume of produce in quality control.
Example: "Looks like we're gonna have to run the tomatoes again."
To extend or persist, statically or dynamically, through space or time.
To execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program.
Example: "Don't run that software unless you have permission."
To pass or go quickly in thought or conversation.
Example: "To run from one subject to another"
To become different in a way mentioned (usually to become worse).
Example: "Our supplies are running low."
To cost a large amount of money.
Example: "Buying a new laptop will run you a thousand dollars."
Of stitches or stitched clothing, to unravel.
Example: "My stocking is running."
To pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation.
To cause to enter; to thrust.
Example: "To run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into one's foot"
To drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven.
To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.
Example: "To run a line"
To encounter or incur (a danger or risk).
Example: "To run the risk of losing one's life"
To put at hazard; to venture; to risk.
To tease with sarcasms and ridicule.
To sew (a seam) by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time.
To control or have precedence in a card game.
Example: "Every three or four hands he would run the table."
To be in form thus, as a combination of words.
To be popularly known; to be generally received.
To have growth or development.
Example: "Boys and girls run up rapidly."
To tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline.
To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.
Example: "Certain covenants run with the land."
To encounter or suffer (a particular, usually bad, fate or misfortune).
To strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole.
To speedrun.
Running - as an adverb
Consecutively; in a row
Example: "Mom's strawberry jam won the blue ribbon at the holland county fair three years running."
Running - as a preposition
Approaching; about; roughly.
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Word Game Points
RUNNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
RUNNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
RUNNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
