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running away with

running away with is the present participle and gerund of run away with.

Meaning of run away with

Verb

run away with (third-person singular simple present runs away with, present participle running away with, simple past ran away with, past participle run away with)

  1. To leave secretly with another person, often with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.
    • She ran away with my best friend.
  2. To steal something and physically escape with it.
    • The robber ran away with some valuable paintings.
  3. To be misled (by).
    • Don't run away with the idea that this money will solve all your problems.
  4. To overwhelm, get the better of.
    • He allowed his emotions to run away with him.
  5. To be superior or outstanding in something.
    • Team USA ran away with the medal count.

Questions about running away with

What is running away with the present participle and gerund of?
Running away with is the present participle and gerund of run away with.

Words near running away with in the dictionary

  1. running at
  2. running at the mouth
  3. running away
  4. running away from
  5. running away together
  6. running away with
  7. running back
  8. running backs
  9. running barefoot through
  10. running battle
  11. running battles

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