Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Run”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Run
Run is the singular noun form. Runs is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To go fast using your legs, with brief moments where neither foot touches the ground.
Why is the Plural of Run “runs”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Run
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: run → runs
How to Remember the Plural of Run
Just add -s to “run” to make “runs”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Often mispronounced /rʊn/ like 'rune'; correct short vowel is /ʌ/ like 'sun'..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Run
See run and runs used in real sentences side by side.
- I run every morning before work. A1
- She ran to catch the last train home. A2
- Athletes run faster when they pace themselves correctly. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Run
Wrong: She runs yesterday in the park.
Correct: She ran yesterday in the park.
Past markers like 'yesterday' require past simple form 'ran'.
How to Pronounce Run and Runs
One short syllable with the /ʌ/ vowel like in 'fun' or 'sun', not long /uː/.
Origin and Etymology of Run
From Old English 'rinnan'—to flow or rush forward, like a stream of water.
Cultural note: Idioms include 'run for your life', 'run out of time', and 'run a tight ship'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Run
What is the plural of “run”?
The plural of “run” is “runs”.
Is “runs” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.