Meaning
To move on your feet faster than walking.
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Word origin
From Old English rinnan and iernan, meaning to move quickly or to flow.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- rinnan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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(4)Grammar articles
(15)Conditional sentences in English: zero, first, second, third
The imperative in English: sit down, don't touch, let's go
Irregular verbs in English: the full list by pattern
Linking Words in English: although, despite, however
Past continuous in English: was/were + -ing, with examples
Phrasal-prepositional verbs in English: 16 with examples
100 Common Phrasal Verbs in English, with Examples
English phrasal verbs exercises with answers: 80 questions
Phrasal Verbs in English: Meaning, Rules and Examples
Prepositions in English: in, on, at and more, with examples
Present continuous in English: am/is/are + -ing, examples
Present perfect continuous in English: have been + -ing
Present simple in English: rules, -s ending and examples
Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs in English: rules
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 11: run, bring, father and 7 more words.