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run·ning

running

 
pronunciation:
ruh nIng
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
part of speech: noun
definition: Running is the activity or sport of running. When you run, you make yourself go forward by moving your legs very fast. When you run, both of your feet are off the ground for a very, very short time.
Molly took up running as an activity to do with her friends, and now she likes to run every morning.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: Running water is water that is flowing. It is constantly moving along.
We knew we were getting close to a river because we could hear the sounds of running water.