running

noun/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #477 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The activity of moving quickly on foot; the act of operating something.

Illustration for the English word “running”

Example sentence

She finds that morning running in the park helps her feel energized for the day.

Synonyms & related words

  • jogging
  • sprinting
  • exercising

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