As you probably know the word " RUN " has many meanings. In the printing industry we use it to describe the complete printing job. It is a Printing RUN. But just how many meanings are there to the word run?
The Oxford English Dictionary lists 396 different meanings for the word run. That is second only to the word " Set ", which has 464 definitions. By the way " Go " is in third place with 368.
It should be noted that you can run a search for the word run in Google and the Oxford English Dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary online, is a subscription service (they do have a free trial).
What are some of the other meanings for the word run?
Definition: To move, proceed, advance, pass, go, come, etc., swiftly, smoothly, or with quick action; said of things animate or inanimate. Hence, to flow, glide, or roll onward, as a stream, a snake, a wagon, etc.; to move by quicker action than in walking, as a person, a horse, a dog.
Also: To go swiftly; to pass at a swift pace; to hasten. • To flee, as from fear or danger. • To steal off; to depart secretly. • To contend in a race; hence, to enter into a contest; to become a candidate; as, to run for Congress. • To pass from one state or condition to another; to come into a certain condition; often with in or into; as, to run into evil practices; to run in debt. • To exert continuous activity; to proceed; as, to run through life; to run in a circle. • To pass or go quickly in thought or conversation; as, to run from one subject to another. • To discuss; to continue to think or speak about something; with on. • To make numerous drafts or demands for payment, as upon a bank; with on. • To flow, as a liquid; to ascend or descend; to course; as, rivers run to the sea; sap runs up in the spring; her blood ran cold. • To proceed along a surface; to extend; to spread. • To become fluid; to melt; to fuse. - Just to name a few of RUN's meanings.
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