Conjugation

Run for

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only run changes; for stays the same: ran for, run for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't run for, he doesn't run for.

    1. I / you / we / they run for
    2. he / she / it runs for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am running for
    2. you / we / they are running for
    3. he / she / it is running for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't run for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they ran for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to run for
    2. you / we / they are going to run for
    3. he / she / it is going to run for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't run for.

    1. (you) run for
    2. let's run for