Synonyms of run
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for run is gallop. Other synonyms of run are execute, start, tread and ladder.
Synonyms and similar words for run
verbMore synonyms
- gallopTo run at a gallop.
nounHorizontal part of a step.
- treadA step taken with the foot.
nounUnravelling.
- ladder BritishA length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.
Opposite of run
Meaning of run
- verb To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
- verb To go at a fast pace; to move quickly.
- verb To cover (a course or a distance) by running.
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Questions about synonyms of run
- What is another word for run?
- Run has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gallop, execute, start, tread and ladder.
- What is the opposite of run?
- The opposite of run is rise. Other antonyms of run are riser.
- What does run mean?
- Run means to move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: run (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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