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
