How Do You Spell ARE RUNNING?

Pronunciation: [ɑː ɹˈʌnɪŋ] (IPA)

The phrase "are running" is spelled with the letter "a" followed by the letters "r" and "e." The letter "a" is pronounced as the [ɑ] sound, which is an open back vowel sound. The letters "r" and "e" together make the [ər] sound, which is known as the schwa+r sound. This sound is commonly used in American English and is especially important in words ending in "-er" or "-or." "Are running" is a common phrase used to describe ongoing actions or events.

Common Misspellings for ARE RUNNING

  • zre running
  • sre running
  • wre running
  • qre running
  • aee running
  • ade running
  • afe running
  • ate running
  • a5e running
  • a4e running
  • arw running
  • ars running
  • ard running
  • arr running
  • ar4 running
  • ar3 running
  • are eunning
  • are dunning
  • are funning
  • are tunning

Etymology of ARE RUNNING

The word "running" in the phrase "are running" is a present participle form of the verb "run". The etymology of the word "run" can be traced back to Old English, where it was spelled as "rinnan". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "rinnaną", which meant "to flow" or "to run". This word can be further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*reie-" or "*renn-" which had a similar meaning. Over time, the word "run" evolved in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of moving quickly on foot, and its present participle form "running" emerged to describe the ongoing action of running.

Idioms with the word ARE RUNNING

  • the inmates are running the asylum The idiom "the inmates are running the asylum" refers to a situation where those who are supposed to be controlled or governed are the ones in control, leading to chaos, disorder, or irrational decision-making. It is typically used as a metaphor to criticize a situation where individuals who are incompetent, unsuitable, or inappropriate for their positions hold power or influence.
  • the sands of time are running out The idiom "the sands of time are running out" is used to convey that time is limited or running short. It implies that there is a sense of urgency to complete a task or take action before it becomes too late. The idiom draws an analogy to the sand in an hourglass gradually passing through, indicating that time is slipping away.
  • the lunatics are running the asylum The idiom "the lunatics are running the asylum" is used to convey a situation where individuals who are irrational, unqualified, or unsuitable are in control or have significant influence over a particular organization, group, or situation. It suggests a lack of order, competence, or rational decision-making.

Conjugate verb Are running

CONDITIONAL

I would run
we would run
you would run
he/she/it would run
they would run

FUTURE

I will run
we will run
you will run
he/she/it will run
they will run

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have run
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he/she/it will have run
they will have run

PAST

I ran
we ran
you ran
he/she/it ran
they ran

PAST PERFECT

I had run
we had run
you had run
he/she/it had run
they had run

PRESENT

I run
we run
you run
he/she/it runs
they run

PRESENT PERFECT

I have run
we have run
you have run
he/she/it has run
they have run
I am running
we are running
you are running
he/she/it is running
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