Runner vs. Runer — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 27, 2024
"Runner" is the correct spelling, while "runer" is incorrect. A runner refers to a person or thing that runs, often in a specified way or context.
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Which is correct: Runner or Runer
How to spell Runner?
Runner
Correct Spelling
Runer
Incorrect Spelling
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Key Differences
"Runner" has the word "run" in it, simply add an "ner."
Relate to a running shoe brand, "Brooks Runner," to remember the double 'n.'
Associate with known terms like "road runner," keeping two 'n's in mind.
Think of "runner" as having more ‘legs’ (two 'n's) to run with.
Use it in sentences: “The runner ran fast,” to create a mental connection to its spelling.
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How Do You Spell Runer Correctly?
Incorrect: As a young boy, he was a runer for the local newspaper.
Correct: As a young boy, he was a runner for the local newspaper.
Incorrect: He is a fast runer and wins most of his races.
Correct: He is a fast runner and wins most of his races.
Runner Definitions
A runner typically refers to a person who runs, especially in competitions.
The runner sprinted toward the finish line.
In botany, a runner is a shoot sent above the ground.
Strawberries propagate via runners.
(Sports) One who runs, as for exercise or in a race.
(Baseball) One who runs the bases.
(Football) One who carries the ball.
See flat1.
A fugitive
A runner from justice.
One who carries messages or runs errands.
One who serves as an agent or collector, as for a bank or brokerage house.
One who solicits business, as for a hotel or store.
A smuggler
A narcotics runner.
A vessel engaged in smuggling.
One who operates or manages something
The runner of a series of gambling operations.
The blade of a skate.
The supports on which a drawer slides.
A long narrow rug.
A long narrow tablecloth.
(Metallurgy) A channel along which molten metal is poured into a mold; a gate.
See stolon.
A twining bean plant, such as the scarlet runner.
Either of two fast-swimming marine fishes of the family Carangidae, the blue runner (Caranx crysos) of Atlantic waters, or the rainbow runner (Elagatis bipinnulata) of tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.
Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election.
The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.
The judge said she would not be a runner in the upcoming elections.
Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).
A person or vessel who runs blockades or engages in smuggling. (Especially used in combination, e.g. gunrunner).
(cricket) A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
A baserunner.
The runner was out at second.
(Australian rules football) A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.
Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).
A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.
(film) An assistant. en
A quick escape away from a scene.
He did a runner after robbing the drugstore.
One who runs away; a deserter or escapee.
A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.
A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.
After the cycle completes, the runner travels back quickly to be in place for the next cycle.
A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding).
A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.
The blade of an ice skate.
The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.
Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.
The curved base of a rocking chair.
In saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.
In molding, a channel cut in a mold.
The rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.
The movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.
A tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.
(slang) An automobile; a working or driveable automobile.
The car salesman told me that the used Volvo was a nice little runner.
Is that old Mercedes on the forecourt a runner? / No, it has no gearbox.
A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
The red runner makes the table so festive.
A long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area such as a hall or stairs.
How about we put down a clear runner in the front hall.
(slang) A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.
(botany) A long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners.
(climbing) A short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection such as a nut or friend.
(poker slang) A competitor in a poker tournament.
A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.
A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.
(sports slang) An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.
A rope to increase the power of a tackle.
A speedrunner.
An idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation.
This idea isn't a runner. Let's not waste any more time on it.
A trusty prisoner granted special privileges.
A running gag
One who, or that which, runs; a racer.
A detective.
A messenger.
A smuggler.
One employed to solicit patronage, as for a steamboat, hotel, shop, etc.
A slender trailing branch which takes root at the joints or end and there forms new plants, as in the strawberry and the common cinquefoil.
The rotating stone of a set of millstones.
A rope rove through a block and used to increase the mechanical power of a tackle.
One of the pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides; also the part or blade of a skate which slides on the ice.
A horizontal channel in a mold, through which the metal flows to the cavity formed by the pattern; also, the waste metal left in such a channel.
A food fish (Elagatis pinnulatus) of Florida and the West Indies; - called also skipjack, shoemaker, and yellowtail. The name alludes to its rapid successive leaps from the water.
Any cursorial bird.
A movable slab or rubber used in grinding or polishing a surface of stone.
Someone who imports or exports without paying duties
Someone who travels on foot by running
A person who is employed to deliver messages or documents;
He sent a runner over with the contract
A baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)
A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
A trained athlete who competes in foot races
A long narrow carpet
Device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
Fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil
Runner can also refer to a long, narrow carpet.
She placed a runner in the hallway.
A runner could be an animal, such as a type of bird or fish.
The roadrunner is known for its speed.
In mechanics, a runner is a rotating part in a machine.
The water flowed through the turbine runner efficiently.
Runner Meaning in a Sentence
The runner stretched her legs before the start of the race.
The table runner added a nice touch to our dining room decor.
As a delivery runner, he knows the city streets by heart.
He's not just a casual runner; he competes in ultramarathons.
She's an avid runner, no matter the weather.
She’s the lead runner on her school's track team.
The runner took a quick sip of water at the hydration station.
A runner’s high can be a euphoric feeling experienced during intense exercise.
The company is looking for a fast and reliable courier runner.
The garden path was lined with a beautiful floral runner.
The marathon runner broke her personal best by two minutes.
The runner felt a sense of accomplishment crossing the finish line.
The stage runner ensured all props were in place before the play.
The runner took a deep breath and sprinted the last hundred meters.
The runner ducked under branches as he followed the trail.
She was a natural runner, moving with grace and power.
He enjoys being a morning runner, finding it energizes his day.
Specialized shoes can make a big difference for a long-distance runner.
Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of runner?
/ˈrʌnər/
Why is it called runner?
The term originates from the activity of running.
Which preposition is used with runner?
Various: “of,” “in,” “on,” etc.
What is the singular form of runner?
Runner.
Which conjunction is used with runner?
No specific conjunction is typically associated.
Which article is used with runner?
"A" or "the" depending on context.
What is the verb form of runner?
The base verb is "run."
Which vowel is used before runner?
Depends on context, e.g., "a runner" or "the runner."
What is the root word of runner?
"Run."
What is the plural form of runner?
Runners.
Is runner an abstract noun?
No.
Is the runner term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically.
Is runner an adverb?
No.
Is runner a collective noun?
No.
How do we divide runner into syllables?
Run-ner.
Is the word runner imperative?
No.
Is runner a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
Is the word runner a Gerund?
No.
What is a stressed syllable in runner?
The first syllable is stressed: RUN-ner.
What is another term for runner?
Racer, courier.
How is runner used in a sentence?
“The runner dashed toward the finish line.”
Is runner a noun or adjective?
Noun.
Is runner a vowel or consonant?
It’s a word, not a letter.
What part of speech is runner?
Noun.
What is the opposite of runner?
There isn’t a direct opposite.
Which determiner is used with runner?
Could be “this,” “that,” “my,” etc.
Is runner a countable noun?
Yes.
Is the word “runner” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either based on sentence structure.
How many syllables are in runner?
Two.
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