run up Sentence Examples
- The marathon runners ran up the steep incline, their legs burning with exertion.
- The water bill ran up to hundreds of dollars due to the constant leaks.
- He ran up the stairs two at a time, his heart pounding in his chest.
- The electricity bill ran up quickly after the air conditioning was left on all night.
- The credit card balance ran up to a staggering amount due to excessive spending.
- The cost of the house ran up to a million dollars, putting it out of their budget.
- The toddler ran up to his mother, eager to share his new toy.
- The hikers ran up the mountain trail, enjoying the scenic views along the way.
- The soldiers ran up the hill, bullets flying overhead.
- The debt ran up to alarming levels, threatening their financial security.
run up Meaning
run up (v)
pile up (debts or scores)
raise
fasten by sewing; do needlework
accumulate as a debt
make by sewing together quickly
run up (n)
a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
Synonyms & Antonyms of run up
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FAQs About the word run up
pile up (debts or scores), raise, fasten by sewing; do needlework, accumulate as a debt, make by sewing together quickly, a substantial increase over a relative
preliminary,countdown, prelude, overture, warm-up, preamble, kickoff, start, curtain-raiser, prologue
lowering, shrinkage, abatement, decline, abatement, decrease, reduction, lowering, lessening,reduction
The marathon runners ran up the steep incline, their legs burning with exertion.
The water bill ran up to hundreds of dollars due to the constant leaks.
He ran up the stairs two at a time, his heart pounding in his chest.
The electricity bill ran up quickly after the air conditioning was left on all night.
