run

to sprint, to operate

English Irregular

The English verb "run" means "to sprint, to operate" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "run" across all 5 tenses.

How to Conjugate "run" in the Present Tense

Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
I I run
you you (singular) run
he/she/it he/she/it runs
we we run
you you (plural) run
they they run
He runs to catch the bus.
Ele corre para pegar o ônibus.

How to Conjugate "run" in the Past Tense

Simple Past Actions that happened in the past
Person English Conjugation
I I ran
you you (singular) ran
he/she/it he/she/it ran
we we ran
you you (plural) ran
they they ran
He ran fast to catch up.
Él corrió rápido para alcanzar.

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How to Conjugate "run" in the Future Tense

Simple Future Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
I I will run
you you (singular) will run
he/she/it he/she/it will run
we we will run
you you (plural) will run
they they will run
He will run a marathon next month.
Él correrá un maratón el próximo mes.

How to Conjugate "run" in the Present (-ing) Tense

Present Continuous Actions happening right now
Person English Conjugation
I I am running
you you (singular) are running
he/she/it he/she/it is running
we we are running
you you (plural) are running
they they are running
He is running for the bus.
Él está corriendo para alcanzar el autobús.

How to Conjugate "run" in the Have done Tense

Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance
Person English Conjugation
I I have run
you you (singular) have run
he/she/it he/she/it has run
we we have run
you you (plural) have run
they they have run
He has run in the race.
Él ha corrido en la carrera.

Frequently Asked Questions About "run"

Is "run" regular or irregular in English?
"Run" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "run" mean in English?
The English verb "run" means "to sprint, to operate" in English.
How do you conjugate "run" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → run, you → run, he/she/it → runs, we → run, you → run, they → run.
How many tenses does "run" have in English?
"Run" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.

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