ran
Translation
to run, to manage, to operate, to flow
Examples
He ran a mile yesterday.
He ran a mile yesterday.
She ran a small business.
She ran a small business.
The engine ran smoothly.
The engine ran smoothly.
The water ran from the tap.
The water ran from the tap.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) to move on foot faster than walking He ran a mile yesterday.
((sth.)) to manage or operate (sth.) She ran a small business.
((...)) to function or operate The engine ran smoothly.
((from sth.)) to flow The water ran from the tap.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sprinted, dashed (for movement); operated, managed (for business)
Etymology
From Old English 'rinnan'. The vowel change (i > a > u) is a common pattern in strong verbs (e.g., sing, sang, sung).
Memory Tips
'Ran' is the past tense. Remember the sequence: Today I run, yesterday I ran.