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he is running around vs he run around

The correct phrase is "he is running around." The verb "run" in this context should be in the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action. "He run around" is incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb "is" and the -ing form of the verb.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 953 views

he is running around

Correct. This phrase is commonly used in English to indicate an ongoing action.

This phrase is used to describe someone who is currently running around in a playful or energetic manner.

Examples:

  • He is running around the park.
  • She is running around the house.
  • The kids are running around the playground.
  • Why is he running around so much?
  • I can't believe he is running around like that.
  • He has lost his job, and he is running around trying to find evidence for us.
  • Look, he is desperately running around trying to find an alibi.
  • You would have me believe that he... ...is running around dressed up like a dinosaur?
  • Some Russian is running around talking about defection.
  • All you've been doing is running around collecting girls' phone numbers.
  • The SS is running around in circles.
  • Life is running around inside of me like a squirrel.
  • While the FBI is running around looking for a killer, the commander could be being blackmailed into providing access to top secret information.
  • My father always said that where you get lots of people bathing together, the Verruca Gnome is running around with his little sack.
  • My father always said, when you see a lot of people bathing together, the Verruca Gnome is running around with his little sack.
  • Last thing I want to be doing is running around humping outlaw bikers.
  • And someone out there is running around using the artifacts...
  • If he's innocent, a murderer is running around this place, and I'm not leaving Ava a sitting duck.
  • I don't mind telling you, I'm uncomfortable with the way Carcetti is running around in our shop...
  • Baxter's come off the screen and is running around New Jersey.
  • All I know is that Johnny is running around bumping off everyone he knew.
  • As if it's not enough that Tom Walker is running around out there with a gun.
  • Of course, I'm the only one who planned ahead, so everyone else is running around in a mad panic.
  • Running around could disrupt our coalition.
  • All that running around, Karma...

he run around

Incorrect. This phrase is not a grammatically correct construction in English.


Alternatives:

  • he runs around
  • he ran around
  • he has been running around
  • he was running around
  • he will be running around

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