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running

/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

Exemplos

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I go running in the park every morning to stay fit.

I go running in the park every morning to stay fit.

2

The organization of the charity running event was highly professional.

The organization of the charity running event was highly professional.

3

Running is a great way to blow off some steam after a long day.

Running is a great way to blow off some steam after a long day.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
running
Verb
run
Adjetivo
running
Relacionado
runner
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Dica de memorização

Remember that you need two 'n's in running because you have two legs to run with!

Quiz rápido

I bought a new pair of ______ shoes for my marathon training.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: running

Exemplos

1

I go running in the park every morning to stay fit.

everyday

I go running in the park every morning to stay fit.

2

The organization of the charity running event was highly professional.

formal

The organization of the charity running event was highly professional.

3

Running is a great way to blow off some steam after a long day.

informal

Running is a great way to blow off some steam after a long day.

4

Regular running has been shown to improve cardiovascular endurance significantly.

academic

Regular running has been shown to improve cardiovascular endurance significantly.

5

The company encourages employee wellness by sponsoring a local running club.

business

The company encourages employee wellness by sponsoring a local running club.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
running
Verb
run
Adjetivo
running
Relacionado
runner

Colocações comuns

go running go running
running shoes running shoes
marathon running marathon running
running track running track
long-distance running long-distance running

Frases Comuns

in the running

having a chance of winning

up and running

functioning or operating correctly

running out of time

having very little time left

Frequentemente confundido com

running vs jogging

Jogging is typically a slower, more casual pace than running.

running vs racing

Racing implies a competition against others, while running is the general physical activity.

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Notas de uso

When 'running' is a noun referring to the sport, it is uncountable. It is often used with the verb 'go' (e.g., 'go running').

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to double the 'n' when adding the '-ing' suffix to 'run'. Also, avoid saying 'make running' instead of 'go running'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that you need two 'n's in running because you have two legs to run with!

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English 'rinnan', meaning to flow, move rapidly, or run.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun (when referring to the sport) Gerund form of the verb 'run' Often follows the verb 'go'
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Contexto cultural

Running is a universal sport and a primary component of the Olympic Games, symbolizing human speed and endurance.

Quiz rápido

I bought a new pair of ______ shoes for my marathon training.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: running

Frases relacionadas

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