ran
Translation
to run
Examples
I ran a marathon last year.
I ran a marathon last year.
The water ran down the wall.
The water ran down the wall.
He ran a small business.
He ran a small business.
The engine is running smoothly.
The engine is running smoothly.
Grammar Patterns
((to a place)) to run to a place He ran to the shop.
((sth.)) to manage (sth.) She ran a hotel.
((for a time)) to last for a period The meeting ran for two hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sprint, dash, jog; Antonyms: walk, stand
Etymology
From Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow, to run'.
Memory Tips
'Ran' is the past tense of 'run'. Think of a time you 'ran' somewhere in a hurry.