run out of gas

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn out uhv, ov gas]
- /rʌn aʊt ʌv, ɒv gæs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn out uhv, ov gas]
- /rʌn aʊt ʌv, ɒv gæs/

Definitions of run out of gas words

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

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 out of gas

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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run out of gas 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 out of gas

verb run out of gas

fall away — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
lose ground — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.

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