underrunning

un·der·run

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of underrunning word

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

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Origin of underrunning

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 Underrunning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underrunning 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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