dead run

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded ruhn]
- /dɛd rʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded ruhn]
- /dɛd rʌn/

Definitions of dead run words

noun dead run a steady run at top speed: The centerfielder caught the ball on the dead run. 1
verb dead run (Idiomatic) To come as fast as one can, often in a harried state. 0

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Origin of dead run

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Dead run

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dead run popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dead run usage trend in Literature

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