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byrunning

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Going by; passing; current.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • byrunning water

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The action of going by or passing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From by- + running.