Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good run

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.40 in modern English

Syllables: good run
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Success over an extended period.

Example Sentences

"to have a good run"
"Gold has had a good run but don't be surprised now that it's falling [title]"
"It’s been the very definition of a good run. After seven series and 156 episodes, Alicia Florrick’s story has ended – in a way, where it began; with a well-deserved slap delivered by a rightly furious woman in an anonymous corridor."
"I had a good run playing horses in my mind / Left my heart out somewhere running"

Etymology

Originally referring to theatrical performances.

Inflected Forms

good runs (plural)

Phrases

run good sun run

Frequently Paired Words

run good sun run

Questions

What does good run mean?: Success over an extended period.
Where does good run come from?: Originally referring to theatrical performances.

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