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- See:
- run, out
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| definition 1: |
to use up something completely even though it is still needed or desired (often followed by "of").
We have run out of milk and juice. |
| definition 2: |
to disappear because of use; to become used up or spent.
When the cooking oil ran out, we used butter instead.Time is running out and we need to finish this by tonight.- similar words:
- expire, go
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