5 letter words starting with RUN

Word: Runny 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

Having a thin, watery consistency; tending to flow or drip.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈrʌni/

UK: /ˈrʌni/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "runny" is derived from the verb "run" and the suffix "-y." It has been in use since the 19th century to describe liquids that have a thin, watery consistency and tend to flow or drip. It is commonly used to describe nasal discharge during a cold or allergy, as well as food that is not solid or firm.

5. Synonyms:

Watery, thin, fluid, liquid, drippy, flowing

6. Related Words:

Bumpy, funny, sunny, tinny, bunny

7. Example Sentences:

• Her nose was runny from the cold.
• The eggs were overcooked and the yolks were runny.
• The sauce was too runny and needed to be thickened.

Rungs 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• The horizontal bars on a ladder or a step ladder, used for climbing up or down.
• One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /rʌŋz/
• UK: /rʌŋz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "rungs" originated from the Old Norse word "rung" which means "staff, pole, or post". It has been in use since the 14th century and has been used to describe the crosspieces of a ladder or step ladder. Rungs are used to climb up or down a ladder and are an essential part of the ladders structure.

5. Synonyms:

• Steps
• Bars
• Crosspieces

6. Related Words:

• Stair
• Cliff
• Climb
• Height
• Scale

7. Example Sentences:

• He climbed up the ladder, gripping each of the rungs tightly.
• She reached out and grabbed the top rung of the ladder, pulling herself up.
• The ladder was missing a few rungs, making it dangerous to climb.