sense
gb/sˈɛns/ us/sˈɛns/
A1
English
~ 500
fut, szalad, működik, jár, működtet, üzemeltet, vezet, irányít, folyik, folyat, húzódik
VERB
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to run [to/from a place]
She runs every morning to stay fit.
The children ran across the field to greet their parents.
I had to run to catch the bus.
He runs faster than anyone in his class.
We ran down the street when it started to rain.
Learner examples
I run to school every day.
He runs very fast.
We run in the park.
They run to the shop.
She runs with her dog.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'run' with 'walk' when describing fast movement, or use 'ran' incorrectly instead of 'run' in present tense contexts.
Meaning
move quickly on foot
Collocations
run fast
|run away
|run home
|run a race
|run quickly
Synonyms
sprint (Implies running at maximum possible speed for a short distance.)
Antonyms
walk (Walking is moving on foot at a slower pace without both feet leaving the ground.)
Themes
sports
|daily life
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast by using your legs, so that both feet leave the ground for a short time.
To move at a speed faster than walking by having both feet leave the ground during each stride.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to run [a machine/business]
The car runs on electricity.
Az autó árammal működik.
She runs her own bakery downtown.
Saját pékséget üzemeltet a belvárosban.
This computer runs faster after the upgrade.
The machine is running smoothly now.
Learner examples
My phone runs very slowly.
A telefonom nagyon lassan működik.
He runs a small shop.
Egy kis boltot üzemeltet.
The bus runs every hour.
The engine runs well.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physically running; context usually clarifies meaning.
Meaning
operate or function
Collocations
run smoothly
|run properly
|run a company
|run a program
Synonyms
operate (More formal; often used in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
stop (Means to cease operation.)
Themes
technology
|business
|work
Definition
To work or make something work.
To be in operation or cause something to operate.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to run [a business/event]
She runs a successful online store.
Sikeres online boltot vezet.
He has been running the family business for years.
Évek óta ő vezeti a családi vállalkozást.
They run several charity events each year.
Learner examples
My father runs a small cafe.
Apám egy kis kávézót vezet.
She runs the team well.
Jól vezeti a csapatot.
They run a sports club.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'run' with 'own'; you can run something without owning it.
Meaning
manage or be in charge of
Collocations
run a restaurant
|run a meeting
|run an event
Synonyms
manage (Common synonym; can imply more detailed involvement.)
Antonyms
neglect (Fail to manage or take care of something.)
Themes
business
|management
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the person who controls and organizes something like a business or event.
To direct, control, or be responsible for the operation of an organization, activity, or process.
VERB
A2
4
Usage pattern:
to run [from/out of something]
Water runs from the tap when you turn it on.
Folyik a víz a csapból, amikor megnyitod.
Tears ran down her face.
Könnyek folytak végig az arcán.
Blood was running from his wound.
Learner examples
Water runs from the pipe.
Víz folyik a csőből.
Tears run from her eyes.
Könnyek folynak a szeméből.
Milk runs onto the table.
Meaning
flow like liquid
Collocations
run down
|run out
|run from
Synonyms
flow (Describes smooth and continuous movement, not necessarily fast.)
Antonyms
stop flowing (Cease movement of liquid.)
Themes
nature
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
For water or other liquid to move in one direction without stopping.
For liquid or similar substances to move steadily in a stream or for something to release such a flow.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
to run [along/through something]
The road runs along the river.
Az út a folyó mentén húzódik.
The train tracks run through the mountains.
A vasúti sínek a hegyeken át húzódnak.
The border runs for hundreds of miles.
Learner examples
The road runs to my house.
Az út a házamhoz vezet.
The line runs through the city.
A vonal a városon keresztül húzódik.
The fence runs along the garden.
Meaning
extend in a direction/course
Collocations
run along the coast
|run through the forest
Synonyms
stretch (Often used for physical extension but less dynamic than 'run'.)
Antonyms
end (To stop extending further.)
Themes
geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go in one direction for some distance or time.
To continue in a particular direction, length, or course.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sense
IPA
GB/sˈɛns/
US/sˈɛns/
Syllables & stress
sense (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (sense)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: sense
- 3rd Person Singular: senses
- Present Participle: sensing
- Past: sensed
Word family
Forms
senses
verb
sensing
verb
sensed
verb
Related words
sensitivity
noun B2
sensation
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensory
adjective B2
sensational
adjective
Expressions
run errands
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɛɹəndz/
fixed phrase
Do several small outside tasks
To go to different places to do several small jobs, like shopping, posting letters, or paying bills.
Examples
- I spent the morning running errands around town.
- I spent the afternoon running errands around town.
- I spent the whole morning running errands around town.
- She ran errands for her elderly neighbor.
- She’s out running errands right now.
- Saturdays are usually busy because I run errands for the whole family.
- He took the car to run some errands before the game.
run for office
1/ɹˈʌn fɚ ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
Try to get elected to a position
To try to get an important job by being chosen in an election.
Examples
- He decided to run for office after years of community service.
- She decided to run for office after years of community service.
- He decided to run for office in the next election.
- She decided to run for office in the next election.
- She plans to run for office next year.
- Many young people are now running for office.
- He ran for office but lost in the final vote.
- She ran for office but lost by a small margin.
- He’s running for mayor this year.
- Many young people are encouraged to run for office.
run late
1/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Examples
- Sorry, I'm running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; traffic is bad today.
- I'm running late for my meeting.
- Sorry, I'm running late because of traffic.
- Sorry I'm running late — traffic was bad.
- Sorry I'm running late for the meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late; there was traffic.
- I’m running late for my appointment.
- Sorry, I’m running late for our meeting.
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late today.
- The meeting is running late because the speaker arrived late.
- The train is running late because of bad weather.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
- We might run late if this meeting takes too long.
- The meeting is running late today.
- Trains are running late due to bad weather.
run late
2/ɹˈʌn lˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Be delayed beyond expected time
To be behind schedule and later than planned.
Examples
- Sorry I'm running late for our meeting.
- The train is running late due to bad weather.
run into trouble
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
Have problems unexpectedly during something
To have problems that you did not expect while doing something.
Examples
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the way home.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when the car broke down.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on the trip.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down halfway there.
- We ran into trouble when our car broke down on vacation.
- The project ran into trouble when we lost funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to lack of funding.
- The project ran into trouble due to budget cuts.
- She ran into trouble with her project at work.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes.
- The project ran into trouble after losing funding.
- He ran into trouble with his taxes last year.
- She ran into trouble with her taxes this year.
- He ran into trouble at work after missing several deadlines.
- The project ran into trouble because of budget cuts.
- He ran into trouble with the law last year.
run out of
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Use all of something up
To finish all of something and have no more left.
Examples
- We ran out of milk this morning.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy more.
- We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some more.
- We’ve run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
- We've run out of milk, so I need to go shopping.
- We ran out of water during the hike.
- They ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- He ran out of time before finishing the test.
- She ran out of time during the exam.
- She ran out of time before finishing the test.
- The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
- I can't print because I've run out of paper.
- He ran out of money before the end of the month.
- She ran out of patience and left the meeting.
- She ran out of time before finishing the exam.
- Hurry up, we’re running out of time!
- The printer ran out of ink in the middle of the job.
- If we keep spending like this, we’ll run out of money by next month.
run out of
4/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
use all of a supply
To have no more of something because it has all been used.
Examples
- We ran out of time before the last question.
- The car ran out of gas on the highway.
- Don't forget to order more cups; we're running out of cups.
Learner examples
- I ran out of money at the end of the trip.
- We are running out of ideas.