Phrase guide

run along

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

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To leave; to make one's way somewhere else.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Well, I must be running along now or I'll be late for supper.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

be in line with; form a line along

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • trees line the riverbank

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: line

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lie

Narrower terms: rim

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: partir — to leave
  • French: partir — to leave
  • German: gehen — to leave
  • Hindi: भागना (bhāgnā) — to leave
  • Italian: partire — to leave
  • Portuguese: partir — to leave
  • Russian: уходи́ть (uxodítʹ) — to leave
  • Spanish: partir — to leave
  • Spanish: salir — to leave