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The runner crossed the finish line.
What does Runner mean?
A runner is someone who runs.
Dictionary definition
A person or animal that runs, especially in a race or for exercise.
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Runner in a sentence
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A careful runner warms up before a long race.
hard
The article described how a runner builds endurance through steady practice.
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What does runner mean?
A runner is a person or animal that runs.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to runner in a race?
A racer can be a runner taking part in a race.
Practice 3
Choose the best word: The ____ crossed the finish line first.
Runner best completes the sentence.
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run · er · strongest beat: run
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WordRunner.
Partnoun.
MeaningRunner means A runner is someone who runs.
ExampleExample: The runner crossed the finish line.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- run · er
- Strongest beat
- run
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on run.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
walkerUse for someone moving on foot more slowly.
spectatorUse for someone watching instead of taking part.
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Word family
Runner word family
Base word
runner
noun
runners
More than one runner.
verb
run
To move quickly on foot.
verb
running
Moving quickly on foot now or as an activity.
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