running out

Meanings

• Verb

  To reach the end or exhaust the supply of something.

  - "I'm sorry, the store is running out of your favorite cereal."
  - "The gas station sign reads 'Gas Running Out', so fill up now."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with running out
out , about , scout , stout , shout

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Variants

List of all variants of running out that leads to same result
ran out , ran out of , ran out on , run out , run out of , run out on , running out , running out of , running out on , runs out , runs out of , runs out on , against the clock , around the clock , clock , clocks , kill the clock , killed the clock , killing the clock , kills the clock , ran out the clock , round the clock , run out the clock , running out the clock , runs out the clock

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Etymology

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The phrase 'running out' is a phrasal verb formed by combining 'run' and 'out'. 'Run' means to move quickly, while 'out' means without further supply. The phrase originated from the idea of a container or supply being depleted.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'running out' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is losing consciousness or running out of breath.

2. In the world of finance, a 'running out' situation can refer to a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exhaustion: A state of physical or mental weariness, often caused by overuse or depletion of resources.

2. Scarcity: A situation in which a resource is limited and difficult to obtain.

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Culture

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In literature, 'running out' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where resources or time are limited. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', the protagonist's resources are running out as he battles a giant marlin. In music, 'running out' can be used to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed or out of control, as in the song 'Running on Empty' by Jackson Browne.

How to Memorize "running out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container or jar that is slowly emptying, until it is completely empty.
   - Visualize a gas station sign with the words 'Gas Running Out' flashing in bright red letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'running out' with a feeling of urgency or panic.
   - Think of the phrase as a warning sign that resources are limited.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Runs Out' as an acronym for 'Resources Underneath Soon To Be Exhausted'.

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