verb
ran
ran
verb
1
Past tense of "run": moved on foot at a pace faster than walking.
"She ran five miles before breakfast."
"He ran to catch the last train home."
2
Past tense of "run" in the sense of operating or managing something.
"They ran the family bakery for thirty years."
How to Use Ran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe simple past tense of "run," used for both moving quickly and operating something.
Common pairings
ran a business
ran a marathon
ran late
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