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runner

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/ˈrʌnər/ · run-ner

A person who runs, especially in a race or for exercise.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who runs, especially in a race or for exercise.

ایک شخص جو دوڑتا ہے، خاص طور پر کسی دوڑ میں یا ورزش کے لئے.

دوڑنے والا

dourne wala

Synonyms

joggersprinterathleteدوڑنے والاکھلاڑیسپرنٹر

Antonyms

walkernon-runnerچلنے والاغیر دوڑنے والا

Common Collocations

  • competitive runner
  • long-distance runner
  • marathon runner

Example Sentences

She is a dedicated runner who trains every day.

وہ ایک وقف کردہ دوڑنے والی ہے جو ہر دن تربیت کرتی ہے.

Woh ek wafd kardah dourne wali hai jo har din tarbiyat karti hai.

The runner finished the race in record time.

دوڑنے والا ریکارڈ وقت میں دوڑ مکمل کرتا ہے.

Dourne wala record waqt mein dour mukammal karta hai.

He was a runner before he became a coach.

وہ کوچ بننے سے پہلے ایک دوڑنے والا تھا.

Woh coach banne se pehle ek dourne wala tha.

Easily Confused With

runner-up:A runner-up is a person or team finishing in second place, whereas a runner is one who simply runs.

Word Family

running
verbدوڑنا
run
verbدوڑنا
runway
nounہوائی اڈے کی دوڑ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a runner as someone who is always on the run.

Imagine a person sprinting on a track.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو جوڑے رکھتا ہے جوش دوڑ کے ساتھ

Khud ko joray rakhta hai josh dour ke sath

He keeps himself linked with the enthusiasm of the run.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دور رہو، آگے بڑھو

Dour raho, aagay barho

Stay away, move ahead.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rinnan" — to run

First known use: 15th century

The term 'runner' has evolved to describe someone who runs, particularly in a competitive or athletic context.