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Run Down — synonyms, definition

1. run down (Adjective)

5 synonyms
creaky decrepit derelict flea-bitten woebegone
2 definitions

run down (Adjective) — Having the spring unwound. ex. "a run-down watch"

run down (Adjective) — Worn and broken down by hard use. ex. "a run-down neighbourhood"

2. run down (Noun)

6 synonyms
abstract outline precis summation summing up synopsis
2 definitions

run down (Noun) — (law) a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court).

run down (Noun) — A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

2 types of
sum-up summary
3 types
apercu brief epitome

3. run down (Verb)

14 synonyms
check out conk out exhaust glance over peter out play out poop out rake run out run over sap scan skim tire
7 definitions

run down (Verb) — Trace. ex. "We are running down a few tips"

run down (Verb) — Move downward. ex. "The water ran down"

run down (Verb) — Injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle.

run down (Verb) — Use up all one's strength and energy and stop working.

run down (Verb) — Examine hastily. ex. "She ran down the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"

run down (Verb) — Deplete. ex. "run down one's savings"

run down (Verb) — Pursue until captured. ex. "They ran down the fugitive"

33 types of
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