Top synonyms for “run”: be given, black market, bleed, break away, bunk, campaign, campaign, carry, and 62 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely“the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th”
- (noun)the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace“he broke into a run”
- (noun)a regular trip“the ship made its run in record time”
- (noun)a short trip“take a run into town”
- (noun)(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team“the defensive line braced to stop the run”
- (noun)the act of testing something“in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately”
- (noun)an unbroken chronological sequence“the play had a long run on Broadway”
- (noun)the pouring forth of a fluid
- (noun)a row of unravelled stitches“she got a run in her stocking”
- (noun)a race run on foot“she broke the record for the half-mile run”
- (noun)a race between candidates for elective office“I managed his campaign for governor”
- (noun)an unbroken series of events“had a streak of bad luck”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "run"?
Common synonyms for "run" include be given, black market, bleed, break away, bunk, campaign. Our thesaurus lists 70 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "run"?
Antonyms for "run" include idle. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "run" mean?
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely Example: "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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