ran
0 antonyms and opposites of ran, grouped by meaning.
Verb — Past tense of "run": moved on foot at a pace faster than walking.
How to use ran
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Hebrew רָן (ran).
Full origin of ran →Frequently asked questions
What does “ran” mean?
The word “ran” means past tense of "run": moved on foot at a pace faster than walking. In plain terms, the simple past tense of "run," used for both moving quickly and operating something.
How do you pronounce “ran”?
“Ran” is pronounced ran (/ɹæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “ran” in a sentence?
Here is “ran” used in a sentence: “She ran five miles before breakfast.”
What part of speech is “ran”?
“Ran” is a verb.
Is “ran” a common word?
“Ran” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ran” have?
“Ran” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "run": moved on foot at a pace faster than walking.
What is the difference between 'ran' and 'run'?
"Ran" is the simple past tense: "She ran yesterday." "Run" is the base form and also the past participle used with have: "She has run every day." Use "ran" for a completed past action on its own, and "run" after has, have, or had.
Is it 'had ran' or 'had run'?
The correct form is "had run." After has, have, or had, English uses the past participle "run," not "ran." So you write "I have run" and "they had run," while "I ran" stands alone without any helping verb before it.