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run meaning in Sanskrit

द्रवति dravati

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run in Sanskrit: द्रवति (dravati), धावति (dhāvati). In English, run means to move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.

Sanskrit words for run

to move quickly on two feet
द्रवति dravati, धावति dhāvati

English meaning of run

  1. verb To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
  2. verb To go at a fast pace; to move quickly.
  3. verb To cover (a course or a distance) by running.
  4. verb To complete a running course or event in (a given time).

Full definition of run

run in a sentence

  • Run, and you might still catch the train!
  • I have been running all over the building looking for him.
  • Sorry, I've got to run; my house is on fire!

Synonyms of run

All synonyms of run

run in other languages

Questions about run in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of run in Sanskrit?
Run in Sanskrit is द्रवति (dravati), धावति (dhāvati).
run इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Run: द्रवति (dravati), धावति (dhāvati).
What does run mean in English?
Run means to move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.

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