underrun

un·der·run

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der-ruhn]
- /ˌʌn dərˈrʌn/
- /ˌʌndərˈʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-ruhn]
- /ˌʌn dərˈrʌn/

Definitions of underrun word

verb with object underrun to run, pass, or go under. 1
verb with object underrun Nautical. to pass beneath (a stretched rope, net, etc.) in a boat or the like for the purpose of inspection or repairs. 1
noun underrun something that runs or passes underneath, as a current. 1
noun underrun an instance of costing or spending less than estimated. 1
noun underrun a production run of a manufactured or printed item below the quantity ordered. 1
verb underrun to go beneath 0

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Origin of underrun

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; under- + run

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Parts of speech for Underrun

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Underrun

underrun popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

underrun usage trend in Literature

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