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run over

/rən ˌoʊvər/
/rən ˈʌʊvə/
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Other forms: ran over; running over; runs over

Definitions of run over
  1. verb
    injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle
    synonyms: run down
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    type of:
    injure, wound
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
  2. verb
    flow or run over (a limit or brim)
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    types:
    geyser
    to overflow like a geyser
    type of:
    run out, spill
    flow, run or fall out and become lost
Pronunciation
US
/rən ˌoʊvər/
UK
/rən ˈʌʊvə/
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