Synonyms for

Ran

Verb / ræn / Another word for ran — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move quickly on foot, faster than walking

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

proceeded advanced traversed journeyed

Informal

bolted scrambled legged it high-tailed it

Literary

hastened sped coursed

Antonyms

walked strolled crawled halted stood rested idled

Common collocations

  • ran away
  • ran out of
  • ran into
  • ran a race
  • ran a business
  • ran a fever
  • ran errands
  • ran late

Word family

noun run
verb run
adjective running

Usage note

"Ran" is the past tense of "run". It can refer to physical movement, but also to operating something or a sequence of events.

Example sentences

  1. I ran to the store to buy candy.
  2. My dog ran in the park.
  3. She ran as fast as she could to catch the bus.
  4. The horse ran faster than the other horses.
  5. Tom ran away from the bees.

Quotes

  • I run because it's so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can't. But then you find your inner strength, and realize you're capable of so much more than you thought. - Arthur Blank
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius
  • If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. - Emil Zatopek

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