English to English Dictionary

Run into the ground

To overwork, exploit, or exhaust someone until they are completely depleted of energy or health.

Run-Deep

To extend or exist at a significant depth or intensity.

Run-On Sentence

A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

Runaround

Evasive behavior, deceitful excuses, or a series of delays intended to avoid giving a direct answer or rendering assistance.

Runaway

A person who has run away, especially from home or from a difficult situation.

Rundle

A rung of a ladder, especially a cylindrical one.

Rung

A horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot.

Runner

A person who runs, especially in a race or as a sport.

Runner-Up

A competitor who finishes in second place in a race or competition.

Running

The action or movement of a person or animal moving quickly on foot.

Runny

Tending to flow or liquefy; more liquid than is usual or desirable.

Runway

A narrow, elevated platform that fashion models walk along to display clothing and accessories.