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Uncommonrun over
The correct spelling is run over.
How to pronounce run over
verb
Say it like: Run- ov-er
The correct spelling is run over. To exceed the allotted time. For example: "The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late."
Usage Examples
“The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late.”
“The athletes must run over the bridge to reach the finish line.”
“Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?”
Definition
verb
- 1.To exceed the allotted time.
- 2.To cross by running.
- 3.To drive over, causing injury or death.
- 4.To describe briefly; to summarize or recapitulate.
- 5.To rehearse quickly.
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