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ran

The correct spelling is ran.

How to pronounce ran

/ɹæn/
verb

IPA: /ɹæn/

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The correct spelling is ran. To run. For example: "He is running the candidate's expensive campaign."

Usage Examples

He is running the candidate's expensive campaign.

I have decided to run for governor of California.

He ran his best horse in the Derby.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To run.
  2. 2.To move swiftly.
  3. 3.(fluids) To flow.
  4. 4.(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.
  5. 5.To control or manage, be in charge of.

noun

  1. 1.Yarns coiled on a spun-yarn winch.
  2. 2.Open robbery.

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