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ran

/ɹæn/
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Definition

Ran is the past tense of the verb "to run," which means to move swiftly on foot. It describes an action that has already happened, indicating that someone or something has completed a journey or activity involving movement.

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Brainstorm ran

Conjugation
"ran" as verb

1 - To run.

"ran" as verb

1 - To move swiftly.

2 - (fluids) To flow.

3 - (of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.

"ran" as noun

1 - Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch.

"ran" as noun

1 - Open robbery.

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Synonyms
1 - ran
2 - raced
3 - sprinted
4 - jogged
5 - strode
6 - bounded
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Antonyms
1 - walked
2 - stood
3 - froze
4 - stopped
5 - remained
6 - lingered
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Examples in Context

1 - The blind athlete ran a marathon with help from his guide.

1 - El atleta invidente corrió una maratón con la ayuda de su guía.

2 - The toddler glimpsed a balloon and ran toward it with excitement.

2 - El niño pequeño divisó un globo y corrió hacia él con entusiasmo.

3 - She ran the entire campaign on a shoestring and still got elected.

3 - Dirigió toda la campaña con cuatro perras y aun así fue elegida.

4 - The rabbit ran quicker than the tortoise in that famous race.

4 - El conejo corrió más deprisa que la tortuga en aquella famosa carrera.

5 - When the horse ran , its mane would fan out behind it.

5 - Cuando el caballo corría , su crin se desplegaba detrás de él.

6 - When it started raining, everyone ran like mad to find shelter.

6 - Cuando empezó a llover, todos corrieron como locos para buscar refugio.

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