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runner

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who runs or competes in races, especially long-distance ones.

    - "The runner crossed the finish line first."
    - "Michael is an excellent runner and often participates in marathons."
  • noun

    A person or vehicle that transports something, especially over a long distance.

    - "The truck is a runner for the logistics company."
    - "The runner bean is a type of legume that grows on a vine."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75899795"
Antonyms

rise , rise , riser
Synonyms

execute , start , tread , ladder , extender , quick-draw , sneaker , trainer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with runner
rhythm , gym , hymn , limb
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Runner (en) : A person who runs or competes in races.

  2. Runner (en) : A person or vehicle that transports something.

  3. Runner-bean (en) : A type of legume that grows on a vine.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Runner-bean (en) : A type of legume that grows on a vine.

  2. Runner (en) : A person who runs or competes in races.

  3. Runner (en) : A person or vehicle that transports something.

Variants
List of all variants of runner that leads to same result
runner , runner bean , runners , stolon , stolons , runner beans , runner's high , runner's highs , runner-up , runner-ups , runners-up , base runner , base runners , baserunning , baserunnings , blockade-runner , blockade-runners , blockade-running , blockade-runnings , front-runner , front-runners , rainbow runner , rainbow runners , scarlet runner , scarlet runner bean , scarlet runner beans
Forms
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runners, running, runner-up

Etymology
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From the Old English word 'rinnan', meaning 'to run'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded footrace was the 'JFK 50-Mile' in the United States, which started in 1963.

  2. The first recorded marathon was held in Greece in 490 BC to celebrate a military victory.

Related Concepts
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  1. Marathon: A long-distance running race with an official distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).

  2. Sprint: A short, fast running race, usually shorter than 400 meters.

Culture
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Runners have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been depicted in art, literature, and mythology. Runners have been used as messengers, soldiers, and athletes. In modern times, running has become a popular recreational activity and a competitive sport.

How to Memorize "runner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing running shoes and a singlet, competing in a race.
    - Visualize a truck carrying heavy loads from one place to another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'runner' with the image of a marathon runner.
    - Associate the word 'runner' with the image of a truck transporting goods.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'runner' by associating it with the word 'race'.
    - Remember the word 'runner' by associating it with the word 'truck'.

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