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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhn awf, of with, with]
- /rʌn ɔf, ɒf wɪθ, wɪð/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ruhn awf, of with, with]
- /rʌn ɔf, ɒf wɪθ, wɪð/
Definitions of run off with words
- verb without object run off with 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 off with to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
- verb without object run off with to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
- verb without object run off with to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
- verb without object run off with 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 off with 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 off with
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 off with
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
run off with 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".
run off with usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for run off with
verb run off with
- accroach — to assume to oneself without right or authority; usurp.
- carry off — If you carry something off, you do it successfully.
- heisting — a robbery or holdup: Four men were involved in the armored car heist.
- housebreak — to train (a pet) to excrete outdoors or in a specific place.
- housebreaking — to train (a pet) to excrete outdoors or in a specific place.
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