Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run by

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.46 in modern English

Syllables: run -by
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).

verb

To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose.

Transitive verb

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by.

Example Sentences

"Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it."
"I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you?"
"Can you just run those numbers by me again, please? To make sure I've got them clear."
"Can you run by the store for milk?"

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

runs by (present, singular) running by (participle, present) ran by (past)

Phrases

drive by fly by sail by bounce off

Frequently Paired Words

drive by fly by sail by bounce off

Synonyms

run past

Questions

What does run by mean?: To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it).

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