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- [in stressed th ee shawrt ruhn]
- /ɪn stressed ði ʃɔrt rʌn/
- /ɪn ðə ʃɔːt rʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in stressed th ee shawrt ruhn]
- /ɪn stressed ði ʃɔrt rʌn/
Definitions of in the short run words
- verb without object in the short run to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. 1
- verb without object in the short run to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
- verb without object in the short run to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
- verb without object in the short run to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
- verb without object in the short run to make a quick trip or informal visit for a short stay at a place: to run up to New York; I will run over to see you after dinner. 1
- verb without object in the short run to go around, rove, or ramble without restraint (often followed by about): to run about in the park. 1
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Origin of in the short run
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (v.) Middle English rinnen, rennen, partly < Old Norse rinna, renna, partly continuing Old English rinnan; cognate with German rinnen; form run orig. past participle, later extended to present tense; (noun and adj.) derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for In the short run
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in the short run popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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