runneth

Biblical verb, exceeds

Runneth is an archaic third-person singular form of run, from a time when English verbs took -eth endings: My cup runneth over.

That biblical phrase from Psalm 23 remains the word's primary habitat, quoted or adapted to suggest abundance beyond capacity.

archaic

thou

Archaic second-person pronoun

theeSecond-person object, antiquated
hastArchaic form of have
dostArchaic second-person "do"

shalt · wilt · art · ye · verily · speaketh · goeth · cometh · saith · maketh

overflow

poureth

Archaic third-person flows

flowethOld English for streams
brimmingFull to the top
abundanceAmple supply, overflowing

fullness · surplus · excess · flood · gush · cascade · stream · wellspring · fountain · torrent

biblical

overflow

Exceed capacity and spill

cupSmall drinking container
psalmSacred scriptural song
scriptureSacred religious writings

proverbs · testament · abundance · blessing · anoint · shepherd · goodness · mercy · providence · divine

Opposites

temporal/linguistic register

runnethruns

Moves fast on foot

flows · moves · modern usage

motion/stasis

runnethstandeth

Old English for stands

sitteth · remaineth · abideth · stops · stands still

abundance/scarcity

runnethwanteth

Archaic lacks or desires

runs dry · scarcity · dearth · drought

Phrases

wave runnerPersonal motorized watercraft
front runnerExpected winner
runner's highEndorphin-induced jogging bliss
runner upOne who placed second
rum runnerAlcohol smuggler, especially maritime
drug runnersContraband substance smugglers

Family

runner, runners, runnel, forerunner, forerunners

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G