Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ran

verb
/ræn/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘run’, meaning to move swiftly on foot.
Examples
  • She ran to catch the bus before it left.
  • He ran a marathon last year and trained for months.
  • The children ran around the park playing tag.
Meaning
To move at a speed faster than a walk, often using your legs to propel yourself forward.
Synonyms
  • jogged
  • darted
  • sprinted
  • dashed