Ran vs. Runned — Which is Correct Spelling?
"Runned" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "ran" for the past tense and "run" for the past participle. "Run" means to move at a speed faster than a walk.
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Which is correct: Ran or Runned
How to spell Ran?
Ran
Correct Spelling
Runned
Incorrect Spelling
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Key Differences
Associate "ran" with other one-syllable irregular past tense verbs like "began" from "begin."
Remember, irregular verbs don't always follow regular patterns: think "run, ran, run."
"Runned" sounds awkward; trust your ear and choose "ran."
Think of a sentence you know that uses "ran," such as "I ran fast."
"Runned" follows the regular verb pattern but "run" is irregular.
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How Do You Spell Runned Correctly?
Incorrect: Yesterday, she runned in the marathon.
Correct: Yesterday, she ran in the marathon.
Incorrect: The child runned around the playground, laughing.
Correct: The child ran around the playground, laughing.
Incorrect: He runned faster than ever before.
Correct: He ran faster than ever before.
Incorrect: The machine runned smoothly after the repair.
Correct: The machine ran smoothly after the repair.
Ran Definitions
The past tense of the verb "run," indicating motion on foot.
She ran to the store quickly.
Escaped or moved hurriedly.
The cat ran from the dog.
Functioned or operated.
The machine ran smoothly.
Competed in a race or election.
He ran for mayor last year.
Spread or leaked.
The colors ran in the wash.
Past tense of run.
Ran Meaning in a Sentence
The river ran dry during the summer drought.
She ran to catch the bus but missed it by seconds.
The dog ran across the park, chasing the ball.
She ran the company for ten years before retiring.
He ran his first half-marathon last spring.
He ran a fever last night, so he's staying home today.
The horse ran wild in the meadow, free from its reins.
They ran into each other at the grocery store after years of not seeing one another.
They ran a successful campaign and won the election.
The athlete ran a personal best in the 100 meters.
The colors ran in the wash, ruining the white shirt.
The software update ran overnight and was complete by morning.
The rumor ran through the school like wildfire.
The car ran out of gas on the deserted highway.
The paint ran down the wall, creating an unexpected pattern.
He ran his own business from the ground up.
The children ran up and down the hills, enjoying the sunny day.
The play ran on Broadway for several months.
They ran a tight ship at the office, ensuring everything was organized.
The clock ran fast, always ahead by five minutes.
The film ran for over three hours, but it was captivating.
He ran late to the meeting due to traffic.
She ran her hands through her hair in frustration.
He ran the risk of getting caught in the rain without an umbrella.
The milk ran over the edge of the container and spilled onto the counter.
Ran Idioms & Phrases
Ran with the idea
Took an idea and developed it further.
She gave him a suggestion, and he ran with it, creating a successful marketing strategy.
Ran into the ground
Overworked or overused something to the point of ruin.
He ran the car into the ground by never taking it in for maintenance.
Ran the gamut
Experienced or explored the entire range of something.
The festival ran the gamut from classical music to modern dance performances.
Ran against the clock
Worked fast in order to beat a deadline.
With the deadline approaching, they were running against the clock to finish the report.
Ran out of steam
Lost momentum or energy to continue something.
The project started off strong but ran out of steam by the end of the year.
Ran the show
Was in charge or controlled a situation.
Even though he wasn't the manager, it was clear he ran the show.
Ran high
Emotions were intense or strong.
Tensions ran high at the meeting, leading to heated arguments.
Ran circles around
Was vastly superior to others in terms of performance or ability.
In the debate competition, she ran circles around her opponents.
Common Curiosities
Which vowel is used before ran?
Any vowel can precede "ran" based on the context.
What is the pronunciation of ran?
It's pronounced as /ræn/.
What is the verb form of ran?
"Ran" is the past tense of the verb "run."
What is the plural form of ran?
Verbs don't have plural forms, but multiple subjects can have "ran" (e.g., "They ran").
Which conjunction is used with ran?
Any conjunction can be used, such as "and" or "but."
Why is it called ran?
"Ran" is the past tense form of the irregular verb "run."
Is ran a negative or positive word?
"Ran" is neutral.
What is the root word of ran?
The root word is "run."
Which preposition is used with ran?
Prepositions like "to," "from," or "through" can be used, depending on context.
Is ran an adverb?
No, "ran" is not an adverb.
Is ran a vowel or consonant?
"Ran" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Is ran a collective noun?
No, it's a verb.
Is the word ran a gerund?
No, the gerund form of "run" is "running."
What is a stressed syllable in ran?
The entire word "ran" is stressed as it's one syllable.
What is another term for ran?
"Jogged" or "sprinted," depending on context.
What is the singular form of ran?
"Ran" itself is singular, as it's a verb form.
Is ran a countable noun?
"Ran" is not a noun.
What is the opposite of ran?
"Walked" can be an opposite action to "ran."
What is the first form of ran?
"Run."
Is ran a noun or adjective?
"Ran" is a verb.
Is the word “ran” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Ran" is a verb and doesn't act as an object.
What is the third form of ran?
"Run" (as in "has run").
How is ran used in a sentence?
"She ran quickly to catch the bus."
Which article is used with ran?
Verbs don't typically have articles before them.
Is ran an abstract noun?
No, it's a verb.
How many syllables are in ran?
One syllable.
Is the ran term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Is the word ran imperative?
No, it's past tense.
How do we divide ran into syllables?
"Ran" is one syllable and cannot be divided.
What part of speech is ran?
It's a verb.
Which determiner is used with ran?
Verbs don't typically use determiners.
What is the second form of ran?
"Ran."
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