Synonyms for running
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Moving or advancing at a run.
- n. 1
The action of the verb to run.
His running of the business leaves something to be desired.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- runnings → flowings, pourings, streamings, gushings…
Example sentences
- working Scientists are working hard to put an end to AIDS.
- functioning Esperanto is undoubtedly a functioning language.
- linear Tom loves non-linear differential equations.
- runny This medicine will do wonders for a runny nose.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| running | rising | |
| working | steady | |
| functioning | steady | |
| linear | steady | |
| runny | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- race1
- 5 letters
- quick1, track1, runny2
- 6 letters
- liquid2, linear3
- 7 letters
- working2, current2, flowing2, pouring2, gushing2, cursive
- 9 letters
- streaming2, operative4, continual4
- 10 letters
- functional3, continuous4
- 11 letters
- functioning3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (runny2 = 2 syllables).