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run into

run in·to
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ruhn in-too]
    • /rʌn ˈɪn tu/
    • /rʌn ˈɪntə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn in-too]
    • /rʌn ˈɪn tu/

Definitions of run into words

  • verb without object run into 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 run into to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
  • verb without object run into to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
  • verb without object run into to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
  • verb without object run into 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 run into 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 run into

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 Run into

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Run into

run into 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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Synonyms for run into

verb run into

  • accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • accost — If someone accosts another person, especially a stranger, they stop them or go up to them and speak to them in a way that seems rude or threatening.
  • accounted — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
  • add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
All 59 Synonyms of run into

Antonyms for run into

verb run into

  • clean up — If you clean up a mess or clean up a place where there is a mess, you make things tidy and free of dirt again.
  • defog — to clear (something) of fog or vapour
  • defogging — to remove the fog or moisture from (a car window, mirror, etc.).
  • let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
All 8 Antonyms of run into

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