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runner

/ˈɹʌnə/
noun
  1. Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

    "I just got back from my morning run."

  2. Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip.

    "I need to make a run to the store."

  3. A pleasure trip.

    "Let's go for a run in the car."

Synonymsexecute, start, tread, ladder
Antonymsrise, rise, riser
noun
  1. (usually in the phrase 'do a runner') A quick escape away from a scene.

    "He did a runner after robbing the drugstore."

  2. A deserter.

  3. A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.

    Similar: sneaker, trainer

Synonymsextender, quick-draw, sneaker, trainer

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